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How to get fromDes Moines to Buffaloby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Buffalo by plane, bus, or car

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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 Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertvillebus bus
    3h 40m
    $138–626

  2. Drive 275.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Buffalocar car 275.8 mi
    4h 41m
    $51–73

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertvillebus bus Groome Transportation
    6h 54m
    $104–142

  4. Bus via Clear Lake

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to MSP Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertvillebus bus
    7h 23m
    $119–163

  5. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertvillebus bus Groome Transportation
    7h 41m
    $107–147

Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Buffalo via MSP Airport, Minneapolis / St Paul Airport, and Country Inn & Suites - Albertville in around 6h 54m.

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