There are 5 ways to get from Bemidji to Des Moines by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BJI - DSM
3h 49m$123–634Drive 455.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bemidji to Des Moinescar 455.8 mi
8h 8m$84–121Bus
- Take the bus from Bemidji to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 928
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
12h 45m$124–176Bus via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Bemidji to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 928
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 805
12h 48m$126–173Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Bemidji to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 928
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
13h$94–156
Bemidji to Des Moines by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bemidji to Des Moines is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Bemidji to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $120 - $650.
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 12h 45m.
The distance between Bemidji and Des Moines is 430 miles. The road distance is 458.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bemidji to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 12h 45m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Bemidji to Des Moines, including transfers.
Bemidji to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Bemidji station.
The best way to get from Bemidji to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 45m.
Bemidji to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bemidji to Des Moines is 458 miles. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Bemidji to Des Moines.
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 12h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Bemidji to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Bemidji to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from St. Paul to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Bemidji to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
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