There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Okoboji by shuttle, bus, taxi, 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.
Shuttle, bus, taxi
best- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Jacksonbus
- Take the taxi from Jackson to Okobojitaxi
11h 21m$277–455Drive 198.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Okobojicar 198.4 mi
4h 11m$37–53Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Des Moines-DSM to Okoboji198.4 mi
4h 11m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Okoboji is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Okoboji is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Okoboji is 483 miles. The road distance is 199.6 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Okoboji without a car is to shuttle and bus and taxi which takes 11h 21m and costs $270 - $460.
It takes approximately 11h 21m to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Okoboji, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Okoboji is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Okoboji.
There are 71+ hotels available in Okoboji.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Okoboji. 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 Okoboji, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Okoboji. However, you can take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University, walk to Ames, take the bus to Minneapolis, take the bus to Jackson, then take the taxi to Okoboji. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Des Moines-DSM to Okoboji on demand, and the journey takes 4h 11m.
- 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
Bus from Minneapolis to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Des Moines-DSM to Okoboji
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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