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

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

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  1. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DSM - MSP
    1h 54m
    $91–525
  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    5h 45m
    $40–65
  3. Drive  243 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Minneapoliscar car 243 mi
    4h
    $45–65
  4. Fly to Rochester

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (RST)plane plane DSM - RST
    5h 30m
    $85–493
  5. Fly to Duluth International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane DSM - DLH
    5h 40m
    $90–475
  6. Bus via St. Paul

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    5h 47m
    $67–92

Des Moines to Minnesota by bus

Calendar25Weekly Buses
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Minnesota, 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 Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–90 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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