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How to get fromDes Moines to Frankenmuthby plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Des Moines to Frankenmuth by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane DSM - MBS
    2. Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Frankenmuthtaxi taxi
    4h 39m
    $148–616

  2. Drive 604.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Frankenmuthcar car 604.8 mi
    10h 7m
    $111–160

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    12h 57m

  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
    15h 3m

  5. Fly to Bishop International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane DSM - FNT
    2. Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Frankenmuthtaxi taxi
    4h 49m
    $198–671

  6. Fly to Detroit, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DSM - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Flint to Frankenmuthtaxi taxi
    6h 15m
    $241–837

  7. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane DSM - LAN
    2. Take the bus from Lansing to Flintbus bus
    7h 52m

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 2m

  9. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Flint to Frankenmuthtaxi taxi
    15h 10m
    $178–275

Des Moines (DSM) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Frankenmuth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 538.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Frankenmuth via Chicago, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak Station in around 13h 2m.

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