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

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

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  1. Fly to Mbs International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane DSM - MBS
    4h 9m
    $137–600

  2. Bus via South Haven

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Flint Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus bus
    18h 20m
    $107–208

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus bus
    15h 32m
    $139–288

  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 Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus bus
    16h 43m
    $170–362

  5. Drive 613.7 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Bay Citycar car 613.7 mi
    10h 28m
    $112–162

  6. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane DSM - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus bus
    6h 40m
    $157–640

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus bus
    15h 37m
    $149–258

Des Moines to Bay City by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Bay City, MI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Bay City, MI via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak in around 15h 37m.

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