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How to get fromTraverse City to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to Des Moines by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane TVC - DSM
    4h 28m
    $91–409

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    16h 57m

  3. Drive  630 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Des Moinescar car 630 mi
    10h 33m
    $115–167

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    16h 57m
    $181–287

  5. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station 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 49m
    $241–392

Traverse City (TVC) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 473.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to Des Moines via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 16h 57m.

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