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How to get fromDes Moines to Montevideoby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Montevideo by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Granite Fallsbus bus Jefferson 925
    10h 33m
    $143–203

  2. Drive 314.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Montevideocar car 314.9 mi
    6h 17m
    $58–83

  3. Fly to Watertown Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY)plane plane DSM - ATY
    2. Drive from Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) to Montevideocar car
    6h 30m
    $116–541

  4. 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 to Granite Fallsbus bus
    7h 23m
    $170–683

  5. Fly to Sioux Falls, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane plane DSM - FSD
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Granite Fallsbus bus
    7h 43m
    $183–629

Des Moines (DSM) to Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 459.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Montevideo via Minneapolis and Granite Falls in around 10h 33m.

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