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How to get fromDetroit Airport (DTW) to Des Moinesby plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DTW - DSM
    2h 4m
    $148–738

  2. Drive 579.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Des Moinescar car 579.4 mi
    9h 36m
    $106–153

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    13h 58m
    $137–277

  4. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    15h 50m
    $167–352

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    14h 19m
    $142–227

  6. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    18h 38m
    $108–193

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Des Moines by bus, train, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration13h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 537.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Des Moines via Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 19m.

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