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How to get fromDes Moines to Barabooby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Baraboo by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DSM - MSN
    2. Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Barabootaxi taxi
    4h 32m
    $248–871

  2. Drive 287 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Baraboocar car 287 mi
    5h 27m
    $53–76

  3. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus Greyhound US0150
    9h 40m
    $130–200

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    10h 20m
    $175–280

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus Greyhound US0150
    12h 10m
    $117–201

Des Moines (DSM) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights

Calendar118Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 295.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Baraboo via St. Paul, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Wisconsin Dells in around 9h 40m.

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