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

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

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  1. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Johnson Creek Outlets to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MKE - DSM
    6h 20m
    $182–827

  2. Drive 316.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Watertown to Des Moinescar car 316.1 mi
    5h 49m
    $58–84

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Johnson Creek Outlets to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus 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 16m
    $107–193

  4. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from Johnson Creek Outlets to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSN - DSM
    6h 36m
    $181–833

  5. Bus, bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Johnson Creek Outlets to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    6h 18m
    $174–620

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    11h 27m
    $219–358

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar143Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 376.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a vehicle from Watertown to Des Moines via Johnson Creek Outlets, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 16m.

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