There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Lakeville by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, 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
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
3h 23m$104–631Drive 219.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Lakevillecar 219.7 mi
3h 38m$41–58Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
6h 15m$42–65Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
7h 34m$67–94
Des Moines to Lakeville by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Lakeville is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Lakeville is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Lakeville. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Lakeville Cedar P&R via Marquette Av S at 7 St S SW corner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Des Moines and Lakeville is 257 miles. The road distance is 221 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Lakeville without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Des Moines to Lakeville, including transfers.
Des Moines to Lakeville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Lakeville is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 15m.
Des Moines to Lakeville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Lakeville is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Des Moines to Lakeville.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Lakeville, MN, USA?
Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
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
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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