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How to get fromIowa to Saint Cloudby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Saint Cloud by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Des Moines, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DSM - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Centerbus bus
    3h 52m
    $93–571

  2. Drive 307.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Saint Cloudcar car 307.2 mi
    5h 7m
    $57–81

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Centerbus bus Groome Transportation
    7h 12m
    $69–100

  4. Fly from Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane OMA - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Centerbus bus
    6h 34m
    $553–953

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to St. Cloud Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    7h 51m
    $98–150

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Saint Cloud, MN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center via Des Moines, MSP Airport, and Minneapolis / St Paul Airport in around 7h 12m.

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