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

The cheapest way to get from Galena to Des Moines is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galena to Des Moines is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Galena to Des Moines?

The distance between Galena and Des Moines is 271 miles. The road distance is 205.5 miles.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Galena to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Galena to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Galena to Des Moines is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Galena to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 263+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Galena to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via car, ferry, bus, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Galena to Des Moines by car, ferry, bus, or plane

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Drive, ferry, bus
best
1. Drive from Galena to East Davenport Landing, IAcar
2. Take the ferry from East Davenport Landing, IA to John Deere Commons, Moline, ILferry
3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Des Moinesbus
7h 16m
$50–82
Drive 204.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Galena to Des Moinescar 204.3 mi
3h 54m
$38–54
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Drive from Galena to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CID - DSM
5h 44m
$125–597
Drive, bus (Greyhound)
1. Drive from Galena to 20 St & 1 Avecar
2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
7h 21m
$40–72
Drive, bus via Iowa City (Greyhound)
1. Drive from Galena to East Pointecar
2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
7h 50m
$39–68
Drive, ferry, bus via Iowa City
1. Drive from Galena to East Davenport Landing, IAcar
2. Take the ferry from East Davenport Landing, IA to John Deere Commons, Moline, ILferry
3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
4. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
7h 51m
$48–78
Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Galena to Moline-Airport-MLIcar
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MLI - DSM
6h
$118–594
Drive to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
1. Drive from Galena to Northern Lights at Epic Staff Ccar
2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSN - DSM
7h 35m
$144–744

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

102Weekly Planes

5h 37mAverage Duration

$90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 269.6 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Galena, IL, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Galena to Des Moines. However, you can drive to East Davenport Landing, IA, take the ferry to John Deere Commons, Moline, IL, walk to Moline Center Station, then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Galena to Des Moines in around 3h 54m.

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