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How to get fromDes Moines to Redwood Fallsby bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Redwood Falls by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Mankatobus bus
    3. Drive from Mankato to Redwood Fallscar car
    6h 30m

  2. Drive 260.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Redwood Fallscar car 260.8 mi
    5h 12m
    $48–69

  3. Fly to Sioux Falls, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane plane DSM - FSD
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Marshallbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Marshall to Redwood Fallstaxi taxi
    7h 13m
    $263–784

  4. Bus, drive via Fairmont

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Fairmontbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fairmont to St. Jamesbus bus
    4. Drive from St. James to Redwood Fallscar car
    7h 44m

  5. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DSM - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Granite Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Granite Falls to Redwood Fallstaxi taxi
    7h 21m
    $273–801

Des Moines (DSM) to Sioux Falls (FSD) flights

Calendar96Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 280.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Redwood Falls. However, you can take the bus to Albert Lea, take the bus to Mankato, then drive to Redwood Falls. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Redwood Falls in around 5h 12m.

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