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How to get fromDes Moines to Saginawby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly to Mbs International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane DSM - MBS
    4h 14m
    $121–530

  2. Bus via South Haven

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Haven to Flintbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus bus
    17h 25m
    $106–186

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus bus
    15h 2m
    $119–253

  4. Bus, train via Galesburg

    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 Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus bus
    16h 13m
    $139–317

  5. Drive  600.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Saginawcar car 600.3 mi
    10h 10m
    $110–159

  6. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane DSM - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus bus
    6h 5m
    $141–569

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus bus
    15h 7m
    $124–198

Des Moines to Saginaw by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 525.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Saginaw, MI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Saginaw Bus Center via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak in around 15h 7m.

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