How to get from Des Moines to Akeley
3 ways, 607 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 9h 59m | $55–75 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 9h 59m | $1,080–1,490 estimated |
| Bus | 12h 8m | $94–251 estimated |
Departures today
- 10:58 → 12:06 +1d25h 8m · 2 changesJefferson Lines Jefferson Lines 804$125–251
- 03:18 → 15:2612h 8m · 1 changeJefferson Lines Jefferson Lines 806$94–176
- 10:58 → 12:06 +1d25h 8m · 2 changesJefferson Lines Jefferson Lines 804$125–251
- 03:18 → 15:2612h 8m · 1 changeJefferson Lines Jefferson Lines 806$94–176
- 10:58 → 12:06 +1d25h 8m · 2 changesJefferson Lines Jefferson Lines 804$125–251
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Akeley?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 9h 59m door to door. The straight-line distance is 607 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Des Moines to Akeley?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $55. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How much is the bus from Des Moines to Akeley?
- Buses take about 12h 8m and cost $94–251 depending on operator and seat type. 5 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Akeley from Des Moines by road?
- About 675 km, roughly 9h 59m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $55–75; tolls and parking are extra.