There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Merrill by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car
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 Central Wisconsin Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane DSM - CWA
- Take the taxi from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Merrilltaxi
4h 47m$129–523Drive 395 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Merrillcar 395 mi
8h 4m$73–105Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0150S
9h 59m$96–143Fly to Rhinelander, taxi
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane DSM - RHI
- Take the taxi from Rhinelander (RHI) to Merrilltaxi
6h 33m$199–623Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0150S
11h 19m$122–173
Des Moines (DSM) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Merrill is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Merrill is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 47m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Merrill. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Wausau Transit Center via Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Des Moines and Merrill is 341 miles. The road distance is 397.3 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Merrill without a car is to bus which takes 9h 59m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Des Moines to Merrill, including transfers.
Des Moines to Merrill bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Merrill bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Merrill is 397 miles. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Des Moines to Merrill.
There are 14+ hotels available in Merrill.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Merrill, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Merrill via Minneapolis Bus Station and Wausau Transit Center in around 9h 59m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Central Wisconsin Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Des Moines to Rhinelander via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Des Moines to Rhinelander via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $40–140
Northwoods Cab
- Phone
- +1-715-393-7788
- Website
- northwoodscab.com
Rapid Cab Company
- Phone
- 715 365 7433
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