There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Bemidji by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane DSM - BJI
5h 9m$99–465Drive 455.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Bemidjicar 455.7 mi
8h 8m$84–121Bus via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus Jefferson Lines 927
12h 8m$122–176Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus Jefferson Lines 927
12h 10m$120–175Bus #2
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus Jefferson Lines 927
12h 41m$95–160
Des Moines to Bemidji by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
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 5h 9m and costs $95 - $470.
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 12h 8m.
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 via Saint Paul which takes 12h 8m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Des Moines to Bemidji, including transfers.
Des Moines to Bemidji bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Bemidji is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $95 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus via Saint Paul, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 8m.
Des Moines to Bemidji bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul 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 St. Paul, Union Depot Station, Target Field Station Platform 2, and Minneapolis in around 12h 8m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Des Moines to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- 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 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
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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