There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Litchfield by plane, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Litchfieldbus
4h 58m$133–621Drive 281.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Litchfieldcar 281.5 mi
5h 35m$52–75Bus via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Litchfieldbus Jefferson Lines 925
8h 43m$97–141Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane DSM - BRD
- Take the bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloudbus
- Take the taxi from Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloud to Litchfieldtaxi
6h 52m$270–706Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Litchfieldbus Jefferson Lines 925
8h 45m$95–140Bus #2
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Litchfieldbus Jefferson Lines 925
9h 16m$68–122
Des Moines to Litchfield by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Litchfield is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Litchfield is to fly and bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Litchfield. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Litchfield via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Des Moines and Litchfield is 356 miles. The road distance is 283.2 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Litchfield without a car is to bus via Saint Paul which takes 8h 43m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Des Moines to Litchfield, including transfers.
Des Moines to Litchfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Litchfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Litchfield is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Des Moines to Litchfield.
There are five+ hotels available in Litchfield.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Litchfield, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Litchfield via St. Paul, Union Depot Station, Target Field Station Platform 2, and Minneapolis in around 8h 43m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Des Moines to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Litchfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Litchfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–50
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 Litchfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Minneapolis to Litchfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
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
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Elite Taxi
- Phone
- +1-320-240-2999
- Website
- myelitetaxi.com
St Cloud Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-320-547-6053
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