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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Cambridge is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Cambridge is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Des Moines to Cambridge?

The distance between Des Moines and Cambridge is 205 miles. The road distance is 196.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Cambridge without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 23m and costs $110 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Des Moines to Cambridge, including transfers.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Cambridge is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Des Moines to Cambridge.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are five+ hotels available in Cambridge.

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

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

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
2. Take the taxi from Moline Center Station to Cambridgetaxi
4h 23m
$112–161
Drive 195.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Cambridgecar 195.6 mi
3h 26m
$36–52
Fly
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane DSM - MLI
4h 40m
$178–611
Bus, taxi via Iowa City
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
3. Take the taxi from Moline Center Station to Cambridgetaxi
5h 8m
$111–160

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

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5h 37mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 203.4 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 2 hours.

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How to get fromDes Moines to Cambridgeby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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

Bus, taxi

Drive 195.6 mi

Fly

Bus, taxi via Iowa City