There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Willmar by bus, car, or plane
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Bus via Saint Paul
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Willmarbus Jefferson Lines 925
9h 23m$107–146Drive 299.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Willmarcar 299.5 mi
5h 54m$55–79Fly from Des Moines, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Willmarbus
5h 40m$129–583Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Willmarbus Jefferson Lines 925
9h 25m$105–145Fly from Omaha, bus
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane OMA - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Willmarbus
8h 15m$593–1,013
Iowa to Willmar by bus, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Willmar is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Willmar is to fly and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Willmar. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Willmar via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
The distance between Iowa and Willmar is 398 miles. The road distance is 301.3 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Willmar without a car is to bus via Saint Paul which takes 9h 23m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Iowa to Willmar, including transfers.
Iowa to Willmar bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
Iowa to Willmar bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Willmar is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Iowa to Willmar.
There are 26+ hotels available in Willmar.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Willmar, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Willmar via St. Paul, Union Depot Station, Target Field Station Platform 2, and Minneapolis in around 9h 23m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Omaha to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
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 Willmar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–55
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Willmar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
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 Willmar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–55
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Willmar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
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