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How to get fromDes Moines to Arcadiaby bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Arcadia by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Winona to Arcadiataxi taxi
    8h 17m
    $155–234

  2. Drive 271.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Arcadiacar car 271.3 mi
    4h 43m
    $50–72

  3. Fly to La Crosse, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane DSM - LSE
    2. Take the taxi from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Arcadiataxi taxi
    5h 23m
    $208–691

  4. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Owatonnabus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Rochester Sinclairshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Rochester, MN to Winona State University, MNbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Winona State University, MN to Arcadiataxi taxi
    8h 33m
    $140–221

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Winona State University, MNbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Winona State University, MN to Arcadiataxi taxi
    8h 37m
    $160–219

  6. Fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane plane DSM - EAU
    2. Take the taxi from Eau-Claire-Airport-EAU to Arcadiataxi taxi
    5h 44m
    $228–711

  7. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DSM - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Winona to Arcadiataxi taxi
    5h 42m
    $190–719

  8. Fly to Rochester, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (RST)plane plane DSM - RST
    2. Take the bus from Rochester, MN to Winona State University, MNbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Winona State University, MN to Arcadiataxi taxi
    7h 51m
    $171–641

Des Moines (DSM) to La Crosse (LSE) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 381.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Arcadia, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Arcadia. However, you can take the bus to St. Paul, walk to St. Paul-Minneapolis, take the train to Winona, then take the taxi to Arcadia. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Arcadia in around 4h 43m.

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