There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Duluth by plane, shuttle, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Duluth International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane DSM - DLH
4h 46m$82–485Drive 399.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Duluthcar 399.7 mi
6h 37m$73–106Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus
9h$177–330Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Des Moines-DSM to Duluth399.7 mi
6h 37mFly to Range Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Range Regional Airport (HIB)plane DSM - HIB
- Take the bus from Hibbing to Duluthbus
6h 12m$131–559Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane DSM - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Duluthbus
7h 13m$134–554Shuttle, bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - Duluth Int'l Airportbus
12h 3m$180–335
Des Moines (DSM) to Duluth International Airport (DLH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Duluth is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Duluth is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $80 - $490.
The distance between Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Duluth is 386 miles. The road distance is 402 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Duluth without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 9h and costs $170 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Duluth, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Duluth is 402 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Duluth.
There are 83+ hotels available in Duluth.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Duluth. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Des Moines Airport (DSM), USA and Duluth, MN, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Duluth International Airport (DLH) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Des Moines to Range Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Des Moines to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from St. Paul to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Hibbing to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Brainerd to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- Landline
Bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - Duluth Int'l Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Landline
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Des Moines-DSM to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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