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How to get fromDes Moines to Ohio State Universityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Ohio State University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane DSM - CMH
    5h 4m
    $138–735

  2. Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    16h 32m
    $102–161

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    16h 2m
    $104–164

  4. Drive  615.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Ohio State Universitycar car 615.6 mi
    11h 29m
    $113–163

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    18h 31m
    $154–323

Des Moines to Ohio State University by bus and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration16h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 591.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Ohio State University via Chicago Bus Station, Columbus, S 4Th St & E Town St, and Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave in around 16h 2m.

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