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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Grand Marais by bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Grand Maraisshuttle bus
    12h 21m

  2. Drive  503.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Grand Maraiscar car 503.7 mi
    8h 45m
    $87–125

  3. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane DSM - DLH
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Grand Maraisshuttle bus
    7h 33m

  4. Bus, shuttle via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - Duluth Int'l Airportbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Grand Maraisshuttle bus
    12h 42m

  5. Bus, shuttle via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Duluthbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Grand Maraisshuttle bus
    14h 11m

Des Moines (DSM) to Duluth International Airport (DLH) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 529.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 21m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Grand Marais, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Grand Marais. However, you can take the bus to St. Paul, take the bus to Duluth, take the line 108 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Duluth International Airport, then take the shuttle to Grand Marais. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Grand Marais in around 8h 45m.

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