What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Fripp Island?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Fripp Island is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 21h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Fripp Island?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Fripp Island is to fly and drive which takes 5h 52m and costs $200 - $950.

How far is it from Des Moines to Fripp Island?

The distance between Des Moines and Fripp Island is 1023 miles. The road distance is 1157.6 miles.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Fripp Island?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Des Moines to Fripp Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Fripp Island?

Fripp Island is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 7:19 PM in Des Moines and 8:19 PM in Fripp Island.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Fripp Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Fripp Island is 1158 miles. It takes approximately 21h 50m to drive from Des Moines to Fripp Island.

Where can I stay near Fripp Island?

There are 1839+ hotels available in Fripp Island.

Des Moines to Fripp Island - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Des Moines to Fripp Island by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Savannah, drive
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Savannah (SAV)plane DSM - SAV
2. Drive from Savannah (SAV) to Fripp Islandcar
5h 52m
$200–939
Fly to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane DSM - BQK
2. Drive from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Fripp Islandcar
7h 29m
$152–656
Bus, drive (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus
4. Drive from Charleston Bus Station to Fripp Islandcar
36h 27m
$239–427
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Savannah Stationtrain
3. Drive from Savannah Station to Fripp Islandcar
41h 27m
$434–956
Drive 1,150.9 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fripp Islandcar 1,150.9 mi
21h 50m
$210–304
Fly to Hilton Head Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane DSM - HHH
2. Take the taxi from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Fripp Islandtaxi
6h 23m
$258–791
Fly to Charleston International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane DSM - CHS
2. Drive from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Fripp Islandcar
6h 16m
$164–746
Fly to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane DSM - AGS
2. Drive from Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS) to Fripp Islandcar
7h 43m
$153–661
Bus, train, drive 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 Savannah Stationtrain
4. Drive from Savannah Station to Fripp Islandcar
42h 38m
$454–1,017

Des Moines (DSM) to Savannah (SAV) flights

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5h 47mAverage Duration

$174Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Fripp Island.

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Distance: 1,017.2 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Fripp Island, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Fripp Island. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Savannah (SAV), then drive to Fripp Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Fripp Island via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Charleston Bus Station in around 36h 27m.

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