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 $95 - $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 bus and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $120 - $650.

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 Ann Arbor, East Lansing Amtrak Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.

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 which takes 14h 49m and costs $330 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m 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 Indian Trails, depart from Ann Arbor station.

Where does the Ypsilanti to Des Moines bus arrive?

Ypsilanti to Des Moines bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing station.

What is the time difference between Ypsilanti and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Ypsilanti. It is currently 6:57 AM in Ypsilanti and 5:57 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 238+ 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, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
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1. Drive from Ypsilanti to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAN - DSM
5h 42m
$92–403
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dearborn 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 49m
$330–513
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to East Lansingbus
2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
16h 1m
Drive 563.9 mi
1. Drive from Ypsilanti to Des Moinescar 563.9 mi
9h 21m
$100–144
Bus to Detroit, fly
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DTW - DSM
5h 30m
$122–642
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to East Lansingbus
2. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
16h 1m
$184–306
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to East Lansingbus
2. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
17h 53m
$244–412

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

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7h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 555.1 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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 Ann Arbor, East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 16h 1m.

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