What is the cheapest way to get from Clinton to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Clinton to Des Moines is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Clinton to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Clinton to Des Moines is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Clinton to Des Moines?

The distance between Clinton and Des Moines is 213 miles. The road distance is 197.1 miles.

How do I travel from Clinton to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Clinton to Des Moines without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $140 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Clinton to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Clinton to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Clinton to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Clinton to Des Moines is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Clinton to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 183+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Clinton to Des Moines - 4 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Clinton to Des Moines by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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Taxi, bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the taxi from Clinton to Moline Center Stationtaxi
2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
4h 58m
$140–180
Drive 195.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Clinton to Des Moinescar 195.9 mi
3h 21m
$36–52
Taxi, fly
1. Take the taxi from Clinton to Moline-Airport-MLItaxi
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MLI - DSM
4h 57m
$194–516
Taxi, bus via Iowa City (Greyhound)
1. Take the taxi from Clinton to Moline Center Stationtaxi
2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
5h 33m
$139–176

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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6h 24mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 211.6 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Clinton, IA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Clinton to Des Moines. However, you can take the taxi to Moline Center Station then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Clinton to Des Moines in around 3h 21m.

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