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How to get fromGrand Forks to Des Moinesby plane, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Forks to Des Moines by plane, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GFK - DSM
    4h 46m
    $128–590

  2. Drive 553.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Forks to Des Moinescar car 553.4 mi
    9h 2m
    $101–146

  3. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Fargobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fargo Airport to Minneapolis - Terminal 2 Humphrey Stationbus bus Far
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    14h 1m
    $143–207

  4. Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Forks to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FAR - DSM
    5h 57m
    $308–1,137

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Fargobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    14h 50m
    $167–244

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 928
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    15h 10m
    $147–208

  7. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 928
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    15h 25m
    $117–183

Grand Forks to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Grand Forks, ND, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Delta and Allegiant Air fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Forks to Des Moines via Fargo, Fargo Airport, Minneapolis - Terminal 2 Humphrey Station, Terminal 2 Station, U.S. Bank Stadium Station, Union Depot Station, and St. Paul in around 14h 1m.

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