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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Flint is to bus via Flint which costs $90 - $180 and takes 14h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Flint is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $140 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Flint?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Flint station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Flint?

The distance between Des Moines and Flint is 531 miles. The road distance is 584.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Flint without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 17m and costs $130 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Des Moines to Flint, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Flint?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Flint is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 13h 22m.

Where does the Des Moines to Flint bus arrive?

Des Moines to Flint bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Flint?

Flint is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 11:14 PM in Des Moines and 12:14 AM in Flint.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Flint?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Flint is 585 miles. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Des Moines to Flint.

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

Book your Des Moines to Flint bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Flint?

There are 30+ hotels available in Flint.

Des Moines to Flint - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Flint by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly to Bishop International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane DSM - FNT
4h 18m
$143–611
Bus via Flint
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flintbus FlixBus 2552
14h 40m
$92–171
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
13h 17m
$132–266
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 Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 28m
$162–339
Drive 581.3 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Flintcar 581.3 mi
9h 40m
$107–154
Fly to Mbs International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane DSM - MBS
2. Take the bus from Saginaw Bus Center to Flint Amtrakbus
6h 11m
$137–619
Fly to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane DSM - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
5h 44m
$151–741
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 22m
$152–236

Des Moines to Flint by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

13h 17mAverage Duration

$132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 528 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 22m.

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