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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Cleveland is to bus via Chicago which costs $95 - $190 and takes 17h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Cleveland is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $130 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Cleveland?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Cleveland via Indianapolis, IN and Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Cleveland?

The distance between Des Moines and Cleveland is 633 miles. The road distance is 662.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Cleveland without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 19m and costs $130 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Des Moines to Cleveland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Cleveland bus from?

Des Moines to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Cleveland?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Cleveland is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $240 and takes 17h 20m.

Where does the Des Moines to Cleveland bus arrive?

Des Moines to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Cleveland?

Cleveland is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 2:31 AM in Des Moines and 3:31 AM in Cleveland.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Cleveland?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Cleveland is 663 miles. It takes approximately 10h 58m to drive from Des Moines to Cleveland.

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to Cleveland?

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Where can I stay near Cleveland?

There are 694+ hotels available in Cleveland.

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

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Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane DSM - CLE
4h 14m
$131–674
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus
3. Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus
17h 20m
$97–233
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian / ...
14h 19m
$137–289
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 Cleveland Amtraktrain
15h 30m
$159–355
Drive 658.9 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Clevelandcar 658.9 mi
10h 58m
$121–174
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane FOD - CLE
6h 57m
$110–528
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus
3. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus 61
17h 36m
$99–181

Des Moines to Cleveland by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 629.4 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Cleveland via Indianapolis, IN and Toledo in around 17h 20m.

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