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

The cheapest way to get from Livonia to Des Moines is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Livonia to Des Moines is to line 250 bus and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $100 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Livonia and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Livonia to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Ford & Shotka and arriving at Des Moines via Dearborn and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

How far is it from Livonia to Des Moines?

The distance between Livonia and Des Moines is 568 miles. The road distance is 580.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Livonia to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h and costs $200 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Livonia to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Livonia to Des Moines bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Livonia and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Livonia. It is currently 11:55 AM in Livonia and 10:55 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Livonia to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Livonia to Des Moines is 580 miles. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Livonia to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 184+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Livonia to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, line 250 bus, plane

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

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Line 250 bus to Detroit, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Westland Meijer to Dearborn Transit Center Bay 2bus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DTW - DSM
5h 8m
$109–579
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Drive from Livonia to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAN - DSM
5h 34m
$92–404
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
14h
$207–322
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Dearborn 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
15h 42m
$272–427
Drive 576.8 mi
1. Drive from Livonia to Des Moinescar 576.8 mi
9h 39m
$106–153
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
14h 11m
Bus via Traverse & French
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 / ...
18h 48m
$114–180

Livonia to Des Moines by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 564.8 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Livonia, MI, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ford & Shotka to Des Moines via Dearborn Transit Center Bay 2, Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 11m.

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