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How to get fromDes Moines to Tomahby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Tomah by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to La Crosse, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane DSM - LSE
    2. Take the taxi from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Tomahtaxi taxi
    4h 50m
    $179–503

  2. Drive  280.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Tomahcar car 280.1 mi
    5h 39m
    $52–74

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Tomahbus bus Greyhound US0150
    8h 30m
    $102–145

  4. Fly to Central Wisconsin Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane DSM - CWA
    2. Drive from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Tomahcar car
    6h 52m
    $89–386

  5. 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 Tomahbus bus
    7h 23m
    $128–553

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Tomah Amtraktrain train Empire Builder / ...
    9h 6m
    $155–239

Des Moines to Tomah by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Tomah via Saint Paul Union Depot and Tomah in around 8h 30m.

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