What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Winnipeg?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Winnipeg is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 11h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Winnipeg?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Winnipeg is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $160 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Winnipeg?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Winnipeg. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Winnipeg via St. Paul, Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood, Sault Ste Marie and Thunder Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 33m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Winnipeg?

The distance between Des Moines and Winnipeg is 989 km. The road distance is 1118.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Winnipeg without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 9h and costs $600 - $1,300.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Winnipeg?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Des Moines to Winnipeg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Winnipeg bus from?

Des Moines to Winnipeg bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Winnipeg?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Winnipeg is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $700 and takes 40h 33m.

Where does the Des Moines to Winnipeg bus arrive?

Des Moines to Winnipeg bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Winnipeg?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Winnipeg is 1118 km. It takes approximately 11h 24m to drive from Des Moines to Winnipeg.

Where can I stay near Winnipeg?

There are 258+ hotels available in Winnipeg.

Des Moines to Winnipeg - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Winnipeg by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
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1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane DSM - YWG
4h 51m
$161–786
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus
3. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus
4. Take the bus from Ironwood to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
5. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus
6. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Winnipegbus
40h 33m
$351–696
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
4. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain
5. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Winnipegtrain
2d 7h
$723–1,695
Drive 1,118.2 km
1. Drive from Des Moines to Winnipegcar 1,118.2 km
11h 24m
$227–328
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Winnipegtrain
2d 9h
$624–1,246
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Winnipegtrain
2d 11h
$744–1,736

Des Moines to Winnipeg by bus, train, and car

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2d 7hAverage Duration

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Distance: 988.8 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Winnipeg, MB, Canada?

Delta, United Airlines, and WestJet fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Winnipeg via St. Paul, Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Sault Ste Marie, and Thunder Bay in around 40h 33m.

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