There are 4 ways to get from Eagan to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
2h 51m$76–409Bus via Saint Paul Union Depot (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
5h 55m$42–68Drive 232.8 mi
- Drive from Eagan to Des Moinescar 232.8 mi
3h 46m$43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 803
6h 56m$67–93
Eagan to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eagan to Des Moines is to bus via Saint Paul Union Depot which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Eagan to Des Moines is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $75 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Eagan station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Eagan Transit Station and arriving at Des Moines via Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Eagan and Des Moines is 249 miles. The road distance is 234.2 miles.
The best way to get from Eagan to Des Moines without a car is to bus via Saint Paul Union Depot which takes 5h 55m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Eagan to Des Moines, including transfers.
Eagan to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
The best way to get from Eagan to Des Moines is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $75 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus via Saint Paul Union Depot, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 55m.
Eagan to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eagan to Des Moines is 234 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Eagan to Des Moines.
What companies run services between Eagan, MN, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
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
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