There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Nisswa by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train, taxi
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Staples Station to Nisswataxi
9h 34m$185–279Drive 379.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Nisswacar 379.3 mi
6h 26m$70–100Fly
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane DSM - BRD
6h 51m$134–508Bus via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Nisswabus Jefferson Lines 927
9h 44m$115–163Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Nisswabus Jefferson Lines 927
10h 8m$113–161Bus #2
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Nisswabus Jefferson Lines 927
10h 39m$88–134
Des Moines (DSM) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Nisswa is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Nisswa is to drive which takes 6h 26m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Nisswa. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Nisswa via Union Depot & Gate A1 and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
The distance between Des Moines and Nisswa is 432 miles. The road distance is 381.5 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Nisswa without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 9h 34m and costs $180 - $280.
It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Des Moines to Nisswa, including transfers.
Des Moines to Nisswa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Nisswa is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Saint Paul, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 9h 44m.
Des Moines to Nisswa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Nisswa is 381 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Des Moines to Nisswa.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Nisswa, MN, USA?
Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Nisswa via St. Paul, Union Depot & Gate A1, 7th St & Hennepin Station, Minneapolis, and Nisswa in around 9h 44m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Des Moines to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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 St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Nisswa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
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 Minneapolis to Nisswa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Minneapolis to Nisswa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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