There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Little Falls by bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Saint Paul
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Little Fallsbus Jefferson Lines 927
8h 21m$97–137Drive 336.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Little Fallscar 336.9 mi
5h 42m$62–89Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Little Fallsbus
5h 6m$130–618Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Little Fallsbus Jefferson Lines 927
8h 45m$95–135Bus #2
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Little Fallsbus Jefferson Lines 927
9h 16m$68–117Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane DSM - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Little Fallsbus
5h 30m$133–553
Des Moines to Little Falls by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Little Falls is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Little Falls is to fly and bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Little Falls. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Little Falls via Union Depot & Gate A1 and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Des Moines and Little Falls is 363 miles. The road distance is 338.9 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Little Falls without a car is to bus via Saint Paul which takes 8h 21m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Des Moines to Little Falls, including transfers.
Des Moines to Little Falls bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Little Falls bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Little Falls is 339 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Des Moines to Little Falls.
There are two+ hotels available in Little Falls.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Little Falls, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Little Falls via St. Paul, Union Depot & Gate A1, 7th St & Hennepin Station, and Minneapolis in around 8h 21m.
- 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 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 Little Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Minneapolis to Little Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
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 Little Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Minneapolis to Little Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Brainerd to Little Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $19–27
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
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