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

The cheapest way to get from Ypsilanti to Des Moines is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ypsilanti to Des Moines is to drive and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $150 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Ypsilanti and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Ypsilanti to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from YTC - Stop 2 and arriving at Des Moines via BTC - Fourth Ave Stop 4, Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

How far is it from Ypsilanti to Des Moines?

The distance between Ypsilanti and Des Moines is 558 miles. The road distance is 567.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ypsilanti to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus via Galesburg which takes 14h 2m and costs $180 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Ypsilanti to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Ypsilanti to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Where does the Ypsilanti to Des Moines bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ypsilanti and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Ypsilanti. It is currently 4:29 AM in Ypsilanti and 3:29 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Ypsilanti to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Ypsilanti to Des Moines is 567 miles. It takes approximately 9h 21m to drive from Ypsilanti to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 252+ hotels available in Des Moines.

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

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

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Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Ypsilanti to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAN - DSM
5h 9m
$151–741
Drive 563.9 mi
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1. Drive from Ypsilanti to Des Moinescar 563.9 mi
9h 21m
$103–149
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station 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
14h 2m
$185–371
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus Btw 1205 / ...
14h 59m
Bus to Detroit, fly
1. Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to DTW McNamara Terminalbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DTW - DSM
5h 25m
$146–738
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus Btw 1205 / ...
15h 20m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus Btw 1205 / ...
15h 32m

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

49Weekly Planes

5h 11mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 555.1 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a bus from YTC - Stop 2 to Des Moines via Blake Transit Center, BTC - Fourth Ave Stop 4, Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago in around 15h 20m.

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