There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Willmar by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Willmarbus
5h 37m$123–541Drive 299.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Willmarcar 299.5 mi
5h 54m$55–79Bus via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Willmarbus Jefferson Lines 925
9h 23m$107–146Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Willmarbus Jefferson Lines 925
9h 25m$105–145Bus #2
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Willmarbus Jefferson Lines 925
9h 56m$76–123
Des Moines to Willmar by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Willmar is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Willmar is to fly and bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Willmar. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Willmar via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
The distance between Des Moines and Willmar is 383 miles. The road distance is 301.3 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Willmar without a car is to bus via Saint Paul which takes 9h 23m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Des Moines to Willmar, including transfers.
Des Moines to Willmar bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Willmar bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Willmar is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Des Moines to Willmar.
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Willmar, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Willmar via St. Paul, Union Depot Station, Target Field Station Platform 2, and Minneapolis in around 9h 23m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Willmar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Willmar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–55
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Willmar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–55
Bus from Minneapolis to Willmar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–55
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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