There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Grand Forks by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Grand Forks International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane DSM - GFK
3h 59m$125–593Drive 553.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Grand Forkscar 553.1 mi
9h 3m$101–146Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forksbus Jefferson Lines 927
13h 20m$120–182Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane DSM - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Grand Forkstaxi
4h 57m$244–743Bus via Fargo
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Grand Forksbus
13h 30m$142–206Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forksbus Jefferson Lines 927
14h 40m$145–210
Des Moines to Grand Forks by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Grand Forks is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Grand Forks is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Grand Forks. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Grand Forks via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
The distance between Des Moines and Grand Forks is 494 miles. The road distance is 556.4 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Grand Forks without a car is to bus which takes 13h 20m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Des Moines to Grand Forks, including transfers.
Des Moines to Grand Forks bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Grand Forks is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 13h 20m.
Des Moines to Grand Forks bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Grand Forks is 556 miles. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Des Moines to Grand Forks.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Grand Forks, ND, USA?
Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Grand Forks via Minneapolis in around 13h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Grand Forks International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Des Moines to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Des Moines to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Des Moines to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Fargo to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $29–40
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
Bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
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