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How to get fromOhio to West Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Ohio to West Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CMH - DSM
    5h 23m
    $110–576

  2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CLE - DSM
    5h 13m
    $106–506

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    15h 15m
    $135–205

  4. Drive  626.7 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to West Des Moinescar car 626.7 mi
    11h 35m
    $115–166

  5. Fly from Covington

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CVG - DSM
    5h 47m
    $122–677

  6. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DTW - DSM
    5h 22m

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    15h 15m
    $140–202

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    18h 4m
    $288–460

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar117Weekly Planes
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 591.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to West Des Moines via Indianapolis Union Station and Des Moines in around 15h 15m.

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