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How to get fromDes Moines to Ann Arborby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Ann Arbor by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Detroit, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DSM - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    4h 3m
    $138–693

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus bus Greyhound US0160
    13h 20m
    $87–141

  3. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 28m
    $112–176

  4. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 39m
    $132–285

  5. Drive  555.1 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Ann Arborcar car 555.1 mi
    9h 13m
    $102–147

  6. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane DSM - LAN
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    7h 31m
    $106–501

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    12h 28m
    $112–221

Des Moines to Ann Arbor by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration12h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 572.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 28m.

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