What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Sault Ste. Marie?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Sault Ste. Marie is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 12h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Sault Ste. Marie?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Sault Ste. Marie is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $120 - $600.

How far is it from Des Moines to Sault Ste. Marie?

The distance between Des Moines and Sault Ste. Marie is 951 km. The road distance is 1113.2 km.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Sault Ste. Marie?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Des Moines to Sault Ste. Marie, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Sault Ste. Marie?

Sault Ste. Marie is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 3:44 PM in Des Moines and 4:44 PM in Sault Ste. Marie.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Sault Ste. Marie?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Sault Ste. Marie is 1113 km. It takes approximately 12h 59m to drive from Des Moines to Sault Ste. Marie.

Where can I stay near Sault Ste. Marie?

There are 48+ hotels available in Sault Ste. Marie.

Des Moines to Sault Ste. Marie - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Sault Ste. Marie by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly to Chippewa County International Airport
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1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane DSM - CIU
6h 48m
$128–592
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the bus from East Lansing to St. Ignacebus
4. Drive from St. Ignace to Sault Ste. Mariecar
20h 41m
Drive 1,113.2 km
1. Drive from Des Moines to Sault Ste. Mariecar 1,113.2 km
12h 59m
$199–288
Fly to Pellston, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Pellston (PLN)plane DSM - PLN
2. Drive from Pellston (PLN) to Sault Ste. Mariecar
7h 22m
$148–667
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus
4. Drive from St. Ignace to Sault Ste. Mariecar
21h 30m
$291–469
Bus, drive via Grand Rapids
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus
4. Drive from St. Ignace to Sault Ste. Mariecar
21h 30m
Bus, train, drive via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from East Lansing to St. Ignacebus
5. Drive from St. Ignace to Sault Ste. Mariecar
21h 47m
$403–661

Des Moines (DSM) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights

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8h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 951 km
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada?

Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) twice daily.

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