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

The cheapest way to get from Windsor to Des Moines is to bus via Auburn Gresham which costs $100 - $200 and takes 16h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windsor to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h and costs $130 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Windsor and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Windsor to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Jefferson & Griswold and arriving at Des Moines via Detroit and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.

How far is it from Windsor to Des Moines?

The distance between Windsor and Des Moines is 563 miles. The road distance is 602.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windsor to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 8m and costs $140 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Windsor to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Windsor to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Bus or fly from Windsor to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Windsor to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 14h 19m.

Where does the Windsor to Des Moines bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Windsor and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Windsor. It is currently 2:18 AM in Windsor and 1:18 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Windsor to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Windsor to Des Moines is 603 miles. It takes approximately 9h 59m to drive from Windsor to Des Moines.

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

Book your Windsor to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 263+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Windsor to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Detroit
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DTW - DSM
4h
$139–723
Bus via Auburn Gresham
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 / ...
16h 16m
$109–193
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
14h 8m
$143–284
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Detroit 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
15h 50m
$172–367
Drive 599.2 mi
1. Drive from Windsor to Des Moinescar 599.2 mi
9h 59m
$138–199
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Windsor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAN - DSM
5h 34m
$159–753
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
14h 19m
$147–242

Windsor to Des Moines by tram, train, foot, and bus

19Weekly Services

14h 8mAverage Duration

$143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 559.5 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Windsor, ON, Canada and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Des Moines via Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 19m.

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