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How to get fromDes Moines to Saint Cloudby plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Saint Cloud by plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or train

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  1. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    best
    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 Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Centerbus bus
    3h 53m
    $98–571

  2. Drive 307.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Saint Cloudcar car 307.2 mi
    5h 7m
    $57–81

  3. Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Centerbus bus Groome Transportation
    7h 7m
    $64–87

  4. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane DSM - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloudbus bus
    6h
    $185–596

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to St. Cloudbus bus Jefferson Lines 925 / ...
    7h 20m
    $77–109

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to St. Cloud Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    7h 36m
    $89–139

Des Moines to Saint Cloud by bus

Calendar18Weekly Buses
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center via MSP Airport and Minneapolis / St Paul Airport in around 7h 7m.

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