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How to get fromWisconsin Dells to West Des Moinesby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    9h 43m
    $129–197

  2. Drive 301.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wisconsin Dells to West Des Moinescar car 301.7 mi
    5h 53m
    $56–80

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

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSN - DSM
    6h 48m
    $165–811

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    10h 19m
    $151–251

  5. Train, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    10h 59m
    $133–244

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    7h 14m
    $154–625

  7. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    7h 18m
    $169–715

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    7h 10m
    $185–806

Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar128Weekly Planes
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 474.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA and West Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Wisconsin Dells to West Des Moines via Wisconsin Dells, St. Paul, and Des Moines in around 9h 43m.

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