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

The cheapest way to get from Ohio to Des Moines is to bus which costs $95 - $170 and takes 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ohio to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $100 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Ohio and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Ohio to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at Des Moines via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

How far is it from Ohio to Des Moines?

The distance between Ohio and Des Moines is 633 miles. The road distance is 623.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ohio to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 15h and costs $95 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Ohio to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Ohio to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbus station.

Bus or fly from Ohio to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Ohio to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 15h.

Where does the Ohio to Des Moines bus arrive?

Ohio to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Ohio and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Ohio. It is currently 7:35 PM in Ohio and 6:35 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Ohio to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Ohio to Des Moines is 624 miles. It takes approximately 11h 27m to drive from Ohio to Des Moines.

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

Book your Ohio to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 251+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Ohio to Des Moines - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Ohio to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
best
1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CLE - DSM
5h 13m
$100–506
Fly from Dayton
cheapest
1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DAY - DSM
5h 33m
$80–395
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
15h
$99–165
Drive 620.1 mi
1. Drive from Columbus to Des Moinescar 620.1 mi
11h 27m
$114–164
Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport
1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CMH - DSM
5h 28m
$100–506
Fly from Covington
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CVG - DSM
5h 53m
$112–577
Fly from Akron
1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CAK - DSM
5h 43m
$81–370
Bus to Detroit, fly
1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DTW - DSM
5h 23m
$123–537
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
15h
$104–165
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Columbus to Toledobus
2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
17h 49m
$148–325

Ohio to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 629 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Des Moines via Indianapolis Union Station in around 15h.

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