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

The cheapest way to get from Troy to Des Moines is to bus via Detroit which costs $100 - $190 and takes 18h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Troy to Des Moines is to drive and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $150 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Troy and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Troy to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Crooks & Square Lake Nearside and arriving at Des Moines via Royal Oak Amtrak and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

How far is it from Troy to Des Moines?

The distance between Troy and Des Moines is 585 miles. The road distance is 605.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Troy to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 48m and costs $140 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Troy to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Troy to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.

Where does the Troy to Des Moines bus arrive?

Troy to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Troy and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Troy. It is currently 8:06 PM in Troy and 7:06 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Troy to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Troy to Des Moines is 605 miles. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Troy to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 238+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Troy to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via train, line 461 bus, plane, and bus

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

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Line 461 bus to Detroit, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Troy Civic Center Park & Ride to Woodward & Cliffordbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DTW - DSM
5h 36m
$151–775
Bus via Detroit
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
18h 43m
$108–188
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
14h 48m
$142–287
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
16h 25m
$172–362
Drive 601.7 mi
1. Drive from Troy to Des Moinescar 601.7 mi
10h 10m
$110–159
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Troy to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAN - DSM
5h 29m
$152–793
Bus to Mbs International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
2. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MBS - DSM
7h 34m
$178–707
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
14h 55m
$147–237

Troy to Des Moines by bus, train, and foot

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14h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 582 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Troy, Oakland County, MI, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Crooks & Square Lake Nearside to Des Moines via Royal Oak Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 55m.

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