There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Minnesota by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
1h 54m$91–525Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
5h 45m$40–65Drive 243 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Minneapoliscar 243 mi
4h$45–65Fly to Rochester
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (RST)plane DSM - RST
5h 30m$85–493Fly to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane DSM - DLH
5h 40m$90–475Bus via St. Paul
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
5h 47m$67–92
Des Moines to Minnesota by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Minnesota is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Minnesota is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $90 - $550.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Des Moines and arriving at Minneapolis. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Des Moines and Minnesota is 248 miles. The road distance is 244.5 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Minnesota without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Des Moines to Minnesota, including transfers.
Des Moines to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Minnesota is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $90 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 45m.
Des Moines to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Minnesota is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Des Moines to Minnesota.
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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Des Moines to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Des Moines to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
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 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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