What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Ann Arbor (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Ann Arbor (Station) is to bus which costs $85 - $180 and takes 13h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Ann Arbor (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Ann Arbor (Station) is to fly and train which takes 4h 21m and costs $140 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Ann Arbor (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Ann Arbor (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Ann Arbor (Station)?

The distance between Des Moines and Ann Arbor (Station) is 582 miles. The road distance is 558.4 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Ann Arbor (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Ann Arbor (Station) without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 12h 28m and costs $130 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Ann Arbor (Station)?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Des Moines to Ann Arbor (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Ann Arbor (Station) bus from?

Des Moines to Ann Arbor (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Where does the Des Moines to Ann Arbor (Station) bus arrive?

Des Moines to Ann Arbor (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Ann Arbor (Station)?

Ann Arbor (Station) is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 3:57 AM in Des Moines and 4:57 AM in Ann Arbor (Station).

Can I drive from Des Moines to Ann Arbor (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Ann Arbor (Station) is 558 miles. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Des Moines to Ann Arbor (Station).

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to Ann Arbor (Station)?

Book your Des Moines to Ann Arbor (Station) bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ann Arbor (Station)?

There are 121+ hotels available in Ann Arbor (Station).

Des Moines to Ann Arbor (Station) - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

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Fly to Detroit, train
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane DSM - DTW
2. Take the train from Dearborn to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 21m
$149–742
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus Greyhound US0160
13h 20m
$86–171
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 28m
$131–216
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 39m
$156–329
Drive 555.1 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Ann Arbor (Station)car 555.1 mi
9h 14m
$102–147
Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane DSM - LAN
2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
7h 55m
$180–949
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
12h 28m
$126–256

Des Moines to Ann Arbor (Station) by bus and foot

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12h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 578.7 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Ann Arbor (Station), 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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