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How to get fromDes Moines to Ashlandby plane, car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Ashland by plane, car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Rhinelander, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane plane DSM - RHI
    2. Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Ashlandcar car
    6h 11m
    $124–556

  2. Drive 430.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Ashlandcar car 430.9 mi
    7h 56m
    $79–114

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    10h 30m
    $118–178

  4. Fly to Duluth International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane DSM - DLH
    2. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    7h 28m
    $112–542

  5. Fly to Range Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Range Regional Airport (HIB)plane plane DSM - HIB
    2. Take the bus from Hibbing to Duluthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    8h 55m
    $158–616

  6. Fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane plane DSM - IWD
    2. Take the bus from Hurley, WI to Ashlandbus bus
    5h 53m
    $106–404

  7. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    11h 26m
    $90–158

Des Moines to Ashland by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Ashland via St. Paul and Duluth Transportation Center East in around 10h 30m.

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