What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Spirit Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Spirit Lake is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Spirit Lake?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Spirit Lake is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Spirit Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Spirit Lake. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Jackson via Omaha and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Spirit Lake?

The distance between Des Moines and Spirit Lake is 446 miles. The road distance is 192.1 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Spirit Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Spirit Lake without a car is to bus via Omaha which takes 10h 1m and costs $170 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Spirit Lake?

It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Des Moines to Spirit Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Spirit Lake bus from?

Des Moines to Spirit Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Where does the Des Moines to Spirit Lake bus arrive?

Des Moines to Spirit Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Spirit Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Spirit Lake is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Des Moines to Spirit Lake.

Where can I stay near Spirit Lake?

There are 91+ hotels available in Spirit Lake.

Des Moines to Spirit Lake - 4 ways to travel via bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Spirit Lake by bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Bus via Omaha
best
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Jacksonbus
10h 1m
$171–241
Drive 191 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Spirit Lakecar 191 mi
3h 59m
$35–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Owatonnabus
2. Take the bus from Owatonna to Mankatobus
3. Take the bus from Mankato to Fairmontbus
4. Take the bus from Fairmont to Jacksonbus
10h 36m
$155–262
Bus via Minneapolis
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Jacksonbus Jefferson Lines 701
10h 46m
$185–245

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Distance: 443.6 mi
Duration: 10h 1m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Spirit Lake, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Spirit Lake via Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Jackson in around 10h 1m.

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