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How to get fromDes Moines Airport (DSM) to Spirit Lakeby shuttle, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Spirit Lake by shuttle, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Jacksonbus bus
    11h 11m
    $262–430

  2. Drive 193.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Spirit Lakecar car 193.5 mi
    4h 6m
    $36–51

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Des Moines-DSM to Spirit Lakerideshare rideshare 193.5 mi
    4h 6m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Spirit Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 475.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 11m

What companies run services between Des Moines Airport (DSM), USA and Spirit Lake, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Spirit Lake. 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 Spirit Lake. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Des Moines-DSM to Spirit Lake on demand, and the journey takes 4h 6m.

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