There are 8 ways to get from Duluth to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 912 / ...
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
7h 45m$79–125Fly from Duluth International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DLH - DSM
6h 16m$69–364Drive 393.6 mi
- Drive from Duluth to Des Moinescar 393.6 mi
6h 26m$72–104Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 912 / ...
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 805
8h 10m$109–150Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
- Take the bus from Landline - Duluth Int'l Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindberghbus Landline to MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 803
11h 21m$106–152Bus to Range Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Duluth to Hibbingbus
- Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane HIB - DSM
6h 29m$122–428Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
5h 24m$114–466Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Duluth to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BRD - DSM
7h 25m$125–429
Duluth to Des Moines by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Duluth to Des Moines is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Duluth to Des Moines is to bus and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $110 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Duluth to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Duluth and arriving at Des Moines via Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Duluth and Des Moines is 398 miles. The road distance is 395.9 miles.
The best way to get from Duluth to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Duluth to Des Moines, including transfers.
Duluth to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Duluth station.
The best way to get from Duluth to Des Moines is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $370 and takes 6h 16m.
Duluth to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duluth to Des Moines is 396 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Duluth to Des Moines.
What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Duluth to Des Moines via Saint Paul Union Depot in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, United Airlines and Delta fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Range Regional Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from St. Paul to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Duluth to Hibbing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
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