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How to get fromLivonia to Des Moinesby plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DTW - DSM
    2h 23m
    $178–770

  2. Drive 576.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Livonia to Des Moinescar car 576.8 mi
    9h 39m
    $106–153

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    14h 31m
    $167–302

  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 43m
    $167–357

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    14h 52m
    $172–262

  6. Bus via Traverse & French

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    20h
    $168–250

Livonia to Des Moines by bus, train, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration14h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 549.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Livonia, 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 Ford & Shotka to Des Moines via Dearborn Transit Center Bay 2, Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago in around 14h 52m.

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