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How to get fromDes Moines to Devils Lakeby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Devils Lake by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Devils Lake Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Devils Lake Municipal Airport (DVL)plane plane DSM - DVL
    5h 17m
    $184–779

  2. Drive 639.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Devils Lakecar car 639.2 mi
    10h 24m
    $117–169

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Devils Lake Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    13h 36m
    $195–360

  4. Bus, train via Detroit Lakes

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from MSP Terminal 1 to Fargo Airportbus bus Msp
    3. Take the bus from Fargo(NDU) to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    4. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Devils Lake Amtrak Stationtrain train
    17h 11m
    $196–335

  5. Fly to Minot International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane DSM - MOT
    2. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Devils Lakecar car
    6h 52m
    $150–656

  6. Fly to Grand Forks International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane DSM - GFK
    2. Take the train from Grand Forks Station to Devils Lake Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 22m
    $147–645

Des Moines (DSM) to Devils Lake Municipal Airport (DVL) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 531.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Devils Lake, ND, USA?

United Airlines flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Devils Lake Municipal Airport (DVL) 3 times a day.

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