There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Duluth by bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson 802
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus Jefferson 909 / ...
8h 10m$105–150Drive 393.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Duluthcar 393.7 mi
6h 27m$72–104Fly to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane DSM - DLH
4h 58m$99–513Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus Jefferson 802
- Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - Duluth Int'l Airportbus Landline to DLH
10h 16m$105–149Fly to Range Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Range Regional Airport (HIB)plane DSM - HIB
- Take the bus from Hibbing to Duluthbus
6h 5m$150–587
Des Moines (DSM) to Duluth International Airport (DLH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Duluth is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Duluth is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Duluth. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Duluth via St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Des Moines and Duluth is 409 miles. The road distance is 396 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Duluth without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Des Moines to Duluth, including transfers.
Des Moines to Duluth bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Duluth is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $100 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $550 and takes 4h 58m.
Des Moines to Duluth bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Duluth is 396 miles. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Des Moines to Duluth.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Duluth, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Duluth via St. Paul in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, Delta and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Duluth International Airport (DLH) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Des Moines to Range Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from St. Paul to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Des Moines to MSP Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Hibbing to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- landline.com
Bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - Duluth Int'l Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://landline.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Book your Des Moines to Duluth bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 83+ hotels available in Duluth.