There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Grand Forks by plane, bus, or car
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 Des Moines (DSM) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane DSM - GFK
3h 49m$115–523Drive 553.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Grand Forkscar 553.1 mi
9h 3m$101–146Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forksbus Jefferson Lines 927
14h 40m$145–210Bus via Fargo
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Grand Forksbus
14h 48m$169–235Bus via Fargo #2
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Grand Forksbus
14h 50m$167–234
Iowa to Grand Forks by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Grand Forks is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Grand Forks is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Grand Forks. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Grand Forks via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
The distance between Iowa and Grand Forks is 493 miles. The road distance is 556.4 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Grand Forks without a car is to bus which takes 14h 40m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Iowa to Grand Forks, including transfers.
Iowa to Grand Forks bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Grand Forks is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 40m.
Iowa to Grand Forks bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Grand Forks is 556 miles. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Iowa to Grand Forks.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Grand Forks, ND, USA?
Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Grand Forks via Minneapolis in around 14h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Grand Forks International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Fargo to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $29–40
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Fargo to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $29–40
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