There are 5 ways to get from Lakeville to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
3h 23m$78–412Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
7h 9m$39–70Drive 219.7 mi
- Drive from Lakeville to Des Moinescar 219.7 mi
3h 37m$41–58Bus via MOA Transit Station Gate B
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 803
7h 36m$71–98Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 805
7h 48m$69–96
Lakeville to Des Moines by bus, foot, and tram (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lakeville to Des Moines is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Lakeville to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $75 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Lakeville to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Lakeville Cedar P&R and arriving at Des Moines via Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Lakeville and Des Moines is 257 miles. The road distance is 221 miles.
The best way to get from Lakeville to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Lakeville to Des Moines, including transfers.
Lakeville to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
The best way to get from Lakeville to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $75 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 7h 9m.
Lakeville to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lakeville to Des Moines is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Lakeville to Des Moines.
What companies run services between Lakeville, MN, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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