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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Minot by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Minot International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane DSM - MOT
    6h 20m
    $115–573

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Minot Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    15h 33m
    $225–429

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minotbus bus
    17h 30m
    $200–280

  4. Drive 738.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Minotcar car 738.2 mi
    12h 15m
    $135–195

  5. Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane DSM - XWA
    2. Drive from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Minotcar car
    6h 24m
    $140–606

  6. Bus, train via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Minot Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    16h 29m
    $196–409

Des Moines to Minot by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration15h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 605.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Minot, ND, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minot International Airport (MOT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Minot via Minneapolis and Bismarck in around 17h 30m.

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