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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ATW - DSM
    4h 18m
    $116–424

  2. Drive  359.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oshkosh to Des Moinescar car 359.6 mi
    6h 49m
    $66–95

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    11h 50m
    $83–129

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from UW–Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    12h 3m
    $93–158

  5. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee 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
    13h 45m
    $112–222

  6. Bus via Rochester

    1. Take the bus from UW–Oshkosh to Waupacabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Waupaca Mobil to La Crosse Grand River Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochesterbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus bus
    15h 54m
    $129–207

Oshkosh to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oshkosh to Des Moines via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 50m.

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