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

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

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  1. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CLE - DSM
    6h 16m
    $168–839

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    14h 35m
    $96–184

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    13h 38m
    $142–282

  4. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    15h 30m
    $172–352

  5. Drive 605 mi

    1. Drive from Sandusky to Des Moinescar car 605 mi
    10h 3m
    $111–160

  6. Train, bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DTW - DSM
    7h 17m
    $179–793

  7. Train, bus via Toledo

    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    14h 1m
    $150–260

Sandusky to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration13h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 672.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 35m.

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