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How to get fromDes Moines to Yanktonby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Yankton by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Vermillionbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vermillion to Yanktontaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    $127–185

  2. Drive 261 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Yanktoncar car 261 mi
    4h 15m
    $48–69

  3. Fly to Sioux Falls, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane plane DSM - FSD
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Vermillionbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vermillion to Yanktontaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    $203–704

  4. Fly to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane DSM - SUX
    2. Take the bus from Sioux City to Vermillionbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vermillion to Yanktontaxi taxi
    7h
    $244–810

Des Moines (DSM) to Sioux Falls (FSD) flights

Calendar96Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Yankton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 295.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Yankton, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Yankton. However, you can take the bus to Omaha, NE, take the bus to Vermillion, then take the taxi to Yankton. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Yankton in around 4h 15m.

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