There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SEA - MSP
5h 42m$188–2,308Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
34h 13m$348–523Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
40h 25m$558–1,208Drive 1,610.1 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Minneapoliscar 1,610.1 mi
25h 56m$294–425
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Minneapolis is to fly which costs $180 - $2,400 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $180 - $2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from S 216th St & Wesley Terrace Entrance and arriving at Minneapolis via Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, Spokane and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Des Moines to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Kent Des Moines and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Seattle and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 25m.
The distance between Des Moines and Minneapolis is 1421 miles. The road distance is 1619.5 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 34h 13m and costs $340 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Des Moines to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Des Moines to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Des Moines to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $180 - $2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 34h 13m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 40h 25m.
What companies run services between Des Moines, WA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S 216th St & Wesley Terrace Entrance to Minneapolis via S 176th St & International Blvd - Bay 4, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, Spokane Station, Spokane, and Billings in around 34h 13m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Bozeman
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
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More Questions & Answers
Des Moines to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Spokane Station.
Minneapolis is 2h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 12:55 AM in Des Moines and 2:55 AM in Minneapolis.
Des Moines to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Minneapolis is 1620 miles. It takes approximately 25h 56m to drive from Des Moines to Minneapolis.
There are 539+ hotels available in Minneapolis.