There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Bemidji by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane DSM - BJI
3h 33m$85–387Drive 455.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Bemidjicar 455.7 mi
8h 8m$84–121Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus Jefferson Lines 927
10h 50m$98–149Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus Jefferson Lines 927
12h 10m$120–175
Des Moines to Bemidji by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Bemidji is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Bemidji is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $85 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Bemidji. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Bemidji via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
The distance between Des Moines and Bemidji is 430 miles. The road distance is 458.4 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Bemidji without a car is to bus which takes 10h 50m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Des Moines to Bemidji, including transfers.
Des Moines to Bemidji bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Bemidji is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $85 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 10h 50m.
Des Moines to Bemidji bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Bemidji is 458 miles. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Des Moines to Bemidji.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Bemidji, MN, USA?
Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Bemidji via Minneapolis in around 10h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Bemidji
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
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
Bus from Minneapolis to Bemidji
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
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