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

The cheapest way to get from Bemidji to Des Moines is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bemidji to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $110 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Bemidji and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Bemidji to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Bemidji and arriving at Des Moines via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Bemidji to Des Moines?

The distance between Bemidji and Des Moines is 430 miles. The road distance is 458.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bemidji to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs $110 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Bemidji to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Bemidji to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Bemidji station.

Bus or fly from Bemidji to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Bemidji to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Bemidji to Des Moines bus arrive?

Bemidji to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.

Can I drive from Bemidji to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Bemidji to Des Moines is 458 miles. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Bemidji to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bemidji to Des Moines?

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Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 259+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Bemidji to Des Moines - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Bemidji to Des Moines by plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), taxi, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BJI - DSM
3h 50m
$118–584
Drive 455.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bemidji to Des Moinescar 455.8 mi
8h 8m
$84–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bemidji to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 928
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
11h 50m
$119–171
Bus via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Bemidji to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 928
2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
13h
$101–159
Bus, taxi, train
1. Take the bus from Bemidji State Univ. to Bagleybus
2. Take the taxi from Bagley to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtaxi
3. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus
13h 12m
$268–405

Bemidji to Des Moines by bus

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11h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 427.5 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Bemidji, MN, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Delta flies from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bemidji to Des Moines via Minneapolis in around 11h 50m.

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