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Trains from Milwaukee to Des Moines

🌆 Enjoy the bustling city views as you transfer from Chicago - Milwaukee - Madison - Minneapolis. After a comfortable 5-hour ride, hop on another bus towards Des Moines for the final leg of your trip. Contact Jefferson Lines at 1 800-8898 for details and reservations.

Where to stay in Des Moines

There are over 70 hotels to stay in Des Moines. Prices range from $50 per night.

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  • There are multiple options for train routes from Milwaukee USA to Des Moines USA. Greyhound offers this service with transfers at the Minneapolis Bus Station. The two-step journey includes a bus from Milwaukee to Minneapolis and then a bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines operated by Jefferson Lines. The total travel time varies between 16 to 21 hours depending on the route chosen, with distances ranging from 609 to 620 miles. For more information and bookings, you can visit the Greyhound website at https://www.greyhound.com/ and contact Jefferson Lines at 1 800-8898 or visit https://www.jeffersonlines.com/.
  • The fastest train route between Milwaukee USA, and Des Moines USA is Route 2, with a total travel time of 16 hours and 3 minutes. This route covers a distance of 620 miles and includes transfers at the Minneapolis Bus Station. Passengers will take a Greyhound bus from Milwaukee to Minneapolis and then switch to a Jefferson Lines bus for the remaining journey to Des Moines. For more details and reservations, you can visit the Greyhound website at https://www.greyhound.com/ and contact Jefferson Lines at 1 800-8898 or visit https://www.jeffersonlines.com/.
  • There are multiple train options available for traveling between Milwaukee USA, and Des Moines USA. Each route involves a transfer at the Minneapolis Bus Station before reaching the final destination. Passengers can choose from Route 1, Route 2, and Route 3, each offering a different total travel time, distance, and transfer details. For more information on schedules, ticket bookings, and specific timings, you can contact Greyhound at https://www.greyhound.com/ and Jefferson Lines at 1 800-8898 or visit their website at https://www.jeffersonlines.com/.
  • The first train of the day for the journey from Milwaukee USA to Des Moines USA typically departs in the early morning, depending on the chosen route. The last train usually leaves in the late evening or night, accommodating travelers at different times of the day. For specific departure times and schedules for each route, it is recommended to check the Greyhound and Jefferson Lines websites or contact them directly at 1 800-8898.
  • There are no direct train trips between Milwaukee USA and Des Moines USA. The journey involves transfers at the Minneapolis Bus Station, where passengers switch from a Greyhound bus traveling from Milwaukee to Minneapolis, and then transfer to a Jefferson Lines bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines. While there are no direct trains, these connecting bus services provide a convenient way to travel between the two cities. For specific schedules and departure times, it is recommended to check the Greyhound and Jefferson Lines websites or contact them directly at 1 800-8898.

Will you be returning to Milwaukee by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Des Moines to Milwaukee

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