There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Minneapolis 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
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
1h 39m$84–542Drive 249 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Minneapoliscar 249 mi
4h 9m$46–66Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
6h 10m$142–275Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Des Moines-DSM to Minneapolis249 mi
4h 9m
Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs $80 - $550.
The distance between Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Minneapolis is 241 miles. The road distance is 250.5 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Minneapolis without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $140 - $280.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Minneapolis is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Minneapolis.
There are 518+ hotels available in Minneapolis.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 4 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- 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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–85
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Des Moines-DSM to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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