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There are 6 ways to get from Elk River to Iowa by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    4h 1m
    $114–641

  2. Drive 273.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elk River to Des Moinescar car 273.2 mi
    4h 30m
    $50–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group Bbus bus 882
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    7h 51m
    $80–113

  4. Bus, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSP - CID
    4h 3m
    $102–410

  5. Bus, fly to Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MSP - OMA
    4h 11m
    $592–1,000

  6. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group Bbus bus 882
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    7h 54m
    $82–110

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Elk River, MN, USA and Iowa, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Elk River to Des Moines via Elk River Park & Ride, Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group B, and Minneapolis in around 7h 51m.

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