What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Des Moines is to bus via Auburn Gresham which costs $95 - $180 and takes 16h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $130 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at Des Moines via Detroit and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.

How far is it from Detroit to Des Moines?

The distance between Detroit and Des Moines is 563 miles. The road distance is 599.3 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 4m and costs $120 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Detroit to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Des Moines bus from?

Detroit to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Detroit to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $130 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 14h 22m.

Where does the Detroit to Des Moines bus arrive?

Detroit to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 11:22 AM in Detroit and 10:22 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Detroit to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Des Moines is 599 miles. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Detroit to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Detroit to Des Moines?

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Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 263+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Detroit to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Detroit
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DTW - DSM
3h 57m
$139–773
Bus via Auburn Gresham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
16h 16m
$98–172
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
14h 4m
$122–258
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
14h 37m
$146–323
Drive 595.8 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Des Moinescar 595.8 mi
9h 52m
$109–158
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAN - DSM
5h 37m
$154–795
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
14h 22m
$132–212

Detroit to Des Moines by tram, train, foot, and bus

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14h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 559.5 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, 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 Woodward & Gratiot to Des Moines via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 22m.

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