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How to get fromDes Moines to Black River Fallsby bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Black River Falls by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Tomahbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Tomah to Black River Fallstaxi taxi
    8h 53m
    $154–219

  2. Drive 295.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Black River Fallscar car 295.9 mi
    5h 23m
    $54–78

  3. 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 Black River Fallstaxi taxi
    5h 35m
    $238–731

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Tomah Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Tomah Amtrak to Black River Fallstaxi taxi
    9h 38m
    $190–299

  5. 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 Black River Fallstaxi taxi
    5h 33m
    $213–701

  6. Fly to Central Wisconsin Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane plane DSM - CWA
    2. Drive from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Black River Fallscar car
    6h 8m
    $114–545

  7. Fly to Rochester, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (RST)plane plane DSM - RST
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Winona St. Universitybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Winona St. University to Black River Fallstaxi taxi
    8h 30m
    $221–706

Des Moines (DSM) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Black River Falls.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 442 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Black River Falls, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Black River Falls. However, you can take the bus to St. Paul, take the bus to Tomah, then take the taxi to Black River Falls. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Black River Falls in around 5h 23m.

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