There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
1h 22m$98–571Drive 239.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Minneapolis Airport (MSP)car 239.3 mi
3h 55m$44–64Bus via Clear Lake
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to MSP Airportbus Jefferson 802
5h 10m$77–106Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Des Moines to Minneapolis-MSP239.3 mi
3h 55mFly from Omaha
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane OMA - MSP
4h 4m$553–953Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
5h 24m$67–92
Iowa to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Minneapolis Airport (MSP). However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at MSP Airport via Clear Lake Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Iowa and Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 240 miles. The road distance is 240.7 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) without a car is to bus via Clear Lake which takes 5h 10m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Iowa to Minneapolis Airport (MSP), including transfers.
Iowa to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Clear Lake, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 5h 10m.
Iowa to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Clear Lake Jct. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 241 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Iowa to Minneapolis Airport (MSP).
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA?
Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to MSP Airport via Clear Lake Jct. in around 5h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Omaha to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Clear Lake Jct. to MSP Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–55
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Des Moines to Minneapolis-MSP
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
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