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How to get fromDes Moines to Mankatoby bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Mankato by bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Owatonnabus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Owatonna to Mankatobus bus Lta 238
    6h 5m
    $58–111

  2. Drive  195.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Mankatocar car 195.6 mi
    3h 50m
    $36–52

  3. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DSM - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus bus
    4h 20m
    $85–453

  4. Bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Mankatobus bus Lta 411 / ...
    7h 40m
    $56–105

  5. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus bus Lta 512 / ...
    8h 24m
    $78–132

  6. Fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (RST)plane plane DSM - RST
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Mankatobus bus
    7h 10m
    $79–393

Des Moines to Mankato by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Mankato via Owatonna in around 6h 5m.

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