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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Medina is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Medina is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $190 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Medina?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Medina. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at W. Market St & Brookmont Rd via Chicago Bus Station and Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 56m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Medina?

The distance between Des Moines and Medina is 644 miles. The road distance is 657.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Medina without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 40m and costs $180 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Des Moines to Medina, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Medina?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Medina is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $190 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 16h 56m.

Where does the Des Moines to Medina bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Medina?

Medina is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 8:55 PM in Des Moines and 9:55 PM in Medina.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Medina?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Medina is 658 miles. It takes approximately 11h 4m to drive from Des Moines to Medina.

Where can I stay near Medina?

There are 50+ hotels available in Medina.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Medina by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane DSM - CLE
4h 3m
$198–801
Drive 653.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Medinacar 653.7 mi
11h 4m
$120–173
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian / ...
16h 40m
$188–372
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 Cleveland Amtraktrain
16h 53m
$244–476
Fly to Akron, taxi
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Akron (CAK)plane DSM - CAK
2. Take the taxi from Akron-Airport-CAK to Medinataxi
5h 9m
$183–531
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus FlixBus N2641
16h 56m
$147–241
Bus via Cleveland
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Chicago
17h 17m
$121–225

Des Moines (DSM) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights

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5h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 640.1 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Medina, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Medina via Chicago Bus Station, Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron, and W. Market St & Brookmont Rd in around 16h 56m.

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