There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
1h 23m$98–571Bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0156
6h 20m$39–72Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
5h 21m$67–92Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Des Moines to Minneapolis-MSP239.3 mi
3h 55mDrive 239.3 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Minneapolis Airport (MSP)car 239.3 mi
3h 55m$44–64
Des Moines to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to bus via Des Moines which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station via Union Depot & Sibley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Des Moines and Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 241 miles. The road distance is 240.7 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Des Moines to Minneapolis Airport (MSP), including transfers.
Des Moines to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 5h 21m.
Des Moines to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 241 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Des Moines to Minneapolis Airport (MSP).
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA?
Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Des Moines to St. Paul twice daily. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- 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
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Des Moines to Minneapolis-MSP
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
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