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

The cheapest way to get from Oshkosh to Des Moines is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oshkosh to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $150 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Oshkosh and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Oshkosh to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Oshkosh and arriving at Des Moines via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

How far is it from Oshkosh to Des Moines?

The distance between Oshkosh and Des Moines is 348 miles. The road distance is 361.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oshkosh to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 12h 42m and costs $120 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Oshkosh to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Oshkosh to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Oshkosh station.

Bus or fly from Oshkosh to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Oshkosh to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 42m.

Where does the Oshkosh to Des Moines bus arrive?

Oshkosh to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.

Can I drive from Oshkosh to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Oshkosh to Des Moines is 362 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Oshkosh to Des Moines.

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

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Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 259+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Oshkosh to Des Moines - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Oshkosh to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ATW - DSM
4h 51m
$156–624
Drive 359.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oshkosh to Des Moinescar 359.6 mi
6h 49m
$66–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus
12h 42m
$123–189
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee 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
13h 45m
$136–276
Bus via Rochester
1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Waupacabus
2. Take the bus from Waupaca Mobil to UW-La Crossebus
3. Take the bus from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse to Rochester, MNbus
4. Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus
5. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus
15h 50m
$144–213

Oshkosh to Des Moines by bus

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12h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 346.2 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United 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 in around 12h 42m.

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