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How to get fromDevils Lake to Des Moinesby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Devils Lake to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Devils Lake Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Devils Lake Municipal Airport (DVL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DVL - DSM
    5h 48m
    $204–879

  2. Drive 639.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Devils Lake to Des Moinescar car 639.2 mi
    10h 23m
    $117–169

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Devils Lake Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    14h 33m
    $202–360

  4. Train, bus via Detroit Lakes

    1. Take the train from Devils Lake Amtrak Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Moorhead - MNSUbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    16h 53m
    $216–346

  5. Drive to Minot International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Devils Lake to Minot International Airport (MOT)car car
    2. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MOT - DSM
    6h 36m
    $149–703

  6. Train to Grand Forks International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Devils Lake Amtrak Station to Grand Forks Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GFK - DSM
    7h 50m
    $156–690

  7. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Devils Lake Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 803
    15h 15m
    $202–360

Devils Lake Municipal Airport (DVL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 530.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

United Airlines flies from Devils Lake Municipal Airport (DVL) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day.

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