There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Monticello by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertvillebus
3h 28m$124–603Drive 279.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Monticellocar 279.7 mi
4h 38m$51–74Bus via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertvillebus Groome Transportation
7h 27m$93–124Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Big Lake Park & Ridebus 882
8h 15m$79–108Bus #2
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Big Lake Park & Ridebus 882
8h 47m$53–90
Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Monticello is to bus which costs $50 - $95 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Monticello is to fly and bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Monticello. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Country Inn & Suites - Albertville via Union Depot & Sibley Station and Minneapolis / St Paul Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Des Moines and Monticello is 298 miles. The road distance is 281.3 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Monticello without a car is to bus via Saint Paul which takes 7h 27m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Des Moines to Monticello, including transfers.
Des Moines to Monticello bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Monticello bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Monticello is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Des Moines to Monticello.
There are 26+ hotels available in Monticello.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Monticello, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Monticello via St. Paul, Union Depot & Sibley Station, MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, Minneapolis / St Paul Airport, and Country Inn & Suites - Albertville in around 7h 27m.
- 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 (320)-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Big Lake Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
Bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Big Lake Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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