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How to get fromDes Moines to Red Wingby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Red Wing by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Red Wing Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    6h 34m
    $74–113

  2. Drive  244.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Red Wingcar car 244.3 mi
    4h 16m
    $45–65

  3. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DSM - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Red Wing Stationtrain train
    4h 1m
    $100–550

  4. Bus, train via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Red Wing Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    6h 59m
    $50–87

  5. Bus, train via Owatonna

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Owatonnabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Owatonna to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Red Wing Stationtrain train
    8h 9m
    $87–135

Des Moines to Red Wing by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Red Wing. However, you can take the bus to St. Paul, walk to St. Paul-Minneapolis, then take the train to Red Wing Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Red Wing in around 4h 16m.

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