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

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

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

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    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 57m
    $99–623

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to St. Cloudbus bus Jefferson Lines 927 / ...
    6h 50m
    $48–76

  3. Drive  307.2 mi

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

  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
    5h 54m
    $181–606

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to St. Cloud Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    7h 36m
    $84–139

  6. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Centerbus bus Groome Transportation
    7h 56m
    $67–92

Des Moines to Saint Cloud by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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 via Minneapolis in around 6h 50m.

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