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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 52m
    $125–521

  2. Drive to Minot International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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
    7h 31m
    $110–445

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Devils Lake Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    13h 19m
    $267–413

  4. Drive  639.2 mi

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

  5. 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
    6h 20m
    $136–469

  6. Drive to Bismarck Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Devils Lake to Bismarck-Airport-BIScar car
    2. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BIS - DSM
    7h 15m
    $116–450

  7. Train, bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the train from Devils Lake Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 803
    15h 13m
    $294–441

Devils Lake to Des Moines by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 530.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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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