There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Anoka by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
6h 17m$42–65Drive 261.3 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Anokacar 261.3 mi
4h 21m$48–69Fly, line 888 bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Anoka Park & Ridebus
3h 59m$104–631Bus via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
7h 1m$69–95Bus via Northtown Transit Ctr Gate E
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
7h 48m$69–96
Des Moines to Anoka by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Anoka is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Anoka is to fly and line 888 bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Anoka. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Anoka Park & Ride via 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Des Moines and Anoka is 268 miles. The road distance is 262.8 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Anoka without a car is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Des Moines to Anoka, including transfers.
Des Moines to Anoka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Anoka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Anoka is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Des Moines to Anoka.
There are 92+ hotels available in Anoka.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Anoka, MN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Anoka Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
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