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How to get fromDes Moines to Big Lakeby plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Big Lake by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DSM - MSP
    2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Big Lake Park & Ridebus bus
    4h 7m
    $102–576

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Big Lake Park & Ridebus bus 882
    8h 38m
    $41–75

  3. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Big Lake Park & Ridebus bus 882
    7h 44m
    $69–94

  4. Drive 282.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Big Lakecar car 282.8 mi
    4h 43m
    $52–75

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Big Lake Park & Ridebus bus 882
    8h 7m
    $67–93

Des Moines to Big Lake by bus and tram

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Big Lake, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Big Lake Park & Ride via St. Paul, Union Depot Station, Nicollet Mall Station, and 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G in around 7h 44m.

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