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

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Devils Lake by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Devils Lake Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    13h 26m
    $285–439

  2. Fly to Minot International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    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
    7h 28m
    $109–443

  3. Drive  639.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Devils Lakecar car 639.2 mi
    10h 24m
    $110–158

  4. Fly to Devils Lake Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Devils Lake Municipal Airport (DVL)plane plane DSM - DVL
    8h 33m
    $125–521

  5. Bus, train via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Devils Lake Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    13h 51m
    $267–419

  6. Bus, train via Minneapolis #2

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Devils Lake Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    15h 11m
    $287–443

  7. 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
    $135–472

  8. Fly to Bismarck Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane DSM - BIS
    2. Drive from Bismarck-Airport-BIS to Devils Lakecar car
    8h 13m
    $114–448

Des Moines to Devils Lake by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration13h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.8 mi
  • Duration: 13h 26m

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

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

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