There are 5 ways to get from Golden Valley to Des Moines by bus, plane, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Line 14 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Duluth St & Lilac Dr to 6th St S & Nicollet Mallbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
3h 21m$106–626Bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
7h 36m$37–78Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
7h 18m$67–98Drive 247.4 mi
- Drive from Golden Valley to Des Moinescar 247.4 mi
4h 4m$46–66Bus via St. Paul
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 805
7h 21m$69–94
Golden Valley to Des Moines by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Golden Valley to Des Moines is to bus via Des Moines which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Golden Valley to Des Moines is to line 14 bus and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Golden Valley to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Duluth St & Lilac Dr and arriving at Des Moines via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Golden Valley and Des Moines is 254 miles. The road distance is 248.8 miles.
The best way to get from Golden Valley to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 7h 18m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Golden Valley to Des Moines, including transfers.
Golden Valley to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Golden Valley to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Golden Valley to Des Moines is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Golden Valley to Des Moines.
There are 241+ hotels available in Des Moines.
What companies run services between Golden Valley, MN, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Bus from Duluth St & Lilac Dr to 6th St S & Nicollet Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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