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How to get fromDes Moines to Plattevilleby plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Platteville by plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DSM - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Plattevillecar car
    6h 15m
    $92–400

  2. Drive  206.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Plattevillecar car 206.9 mi
    3h 49m
    $38–55

  3. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madisonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Plattevillebus bus
    13h 40m
    $149–206

  4. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DSM - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Plattevillebus bus
    7h 32m
    $95–387

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Plattevillebus bus
    14h 35m
    $103–165

Des Moines to Platteville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Platteville, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Platteville via Saint Paul Union Depot and Madison in around 13h 40m.

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