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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Lansing is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Lansing is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $170 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Lansing?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Chicago Union Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Lansing?

The distance between Des Moines and Lansing is 486 miles. The road distance is 533.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Lansing without a car is to bus which takes 13h 4m and costs $130 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Des Moines to Lansing, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Lansing?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Lansing is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $170 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 13h 4m.

Where does the Des Moines to Lansing bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Lansing?

Lansing is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 4:40 PM in Des Moines and 5:40 PM in Lansing.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Lansing is 533 miles. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Des Moines to Lansing.

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

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Where can I stay near Lansing?

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

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

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Fly to Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane DSM - LAN
4h 54m
$170–873
Bus via South Haven
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus
3. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
13h 28m
$92–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 4m
$136–220
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 East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 9m
$151–313
Drive 530.2 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Lansingcar 530.2 mi
8h 51m
$97–140
Fly to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane DSM - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
5h 45m
$151–762
Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane DSM - FNT
2. Take the bus from Flint Station to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
6h 40m
$158–642
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
13h 8m
$121–240

Des Moines to Lansing by bus and foot

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13h 4mAverage Duration

$136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 482.8 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 13h 4m.

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