There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Coon Rapids by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly, line 827 bus
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & Washington Ave S to East River Rd & Larch St NWbus
3h 33m$89–489Bus #2 (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
7h 19m$38–71Bus via St. Paul
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
6h 43m$69–95Drive 253 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Coon Rapidscar 253 mi
4h 18m$47–67Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
7h 18m$67–93
Des Moines to Coon Rapids by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Coon Rapids is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Coon Rapids is to fly and line 827 bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $85 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Coon Rapids. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at East River Rd & Larch St NW via Union Depot & Gate A1 and 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Des Moines and Coon Rapids is 260 miles. The road distance is 254.4 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Coon Rapids without a car is to bus via St. Paul which takes 6h 43m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Des Moines to Coon Rapids, including transfers.
Des Moines to Coon Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Coon Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Coon Rapids is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Des Moines to Coon Rapids.
There are 440+ hotels available in Coon Rapids.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Coon Rapids, MN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Des Moines to St. Paul twice daily. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Bus from 2nd Ave S & Washington Ave S to East River Rd & Larch St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
- 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 Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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