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How to get fromDes Moines to Plattevilleby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Platteville by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    3. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar car
    7h

  2. Drive 206.9 mi

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

  3. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    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 24m
    $126–598

  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
    8h 17m

Des Moines (DSM) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar122Weekly Planes
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Platteville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 235.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Platteville. However, you can take the bus to Iowa City, take the bus to GTC Bay 9, walk to GTC Bay 5, take the line 5 bus to Twixt Town Rd Transfer, drive to Dubuque, then take the bus to Platteville. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Platteville in around 3h 49m.

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