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How to get fromDes Moines to Forest Lakeby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake Holiday Gas Stationbus bus
    3h 21m
    $117–594

  2. Drive 269.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Forest Lakecar car 269.5 mi
    4h 26m
    $50–71

  3. Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Forest Lake Holiday Gas Stationbus bus Groome Transportation
    6h 35m
    $83–110

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Forest Lakebus bus Jefferson Lines 909 / ...
    7h
    $86–119

  5. 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 Forest Lake Holiday Gas Stationbus bus
    7h 5m
    $97–130

Des Moines to Forest Lake by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Forest Lake Holiday Gas Station via MSP Airport and Minneapolis / St Paul Airport in around 6h 35m.

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