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 37m and costs $75 - $390.

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, NBD Harrison past Service and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.

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 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m 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 37m and costs $75 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 3m.

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 2:26 AM in Des Moines and 3:26 AM 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?

There are 84+ hotels available in Lansing.

Des Moines to Lansing - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Capital Region International Airport
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1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane DSM - LAN
4h 37m
$76–385
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 3m
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 8m
$236–379
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 42m
$117–614
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 7m
$174–272
Bus via Kalamazoo
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Lansingbus
16h 20m
$116–188

Des Moines (DSM) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights

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Distance: 482.8 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 13h 3m.

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