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How to get fromLansing to Des Moinesby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lansing to Des Moines by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to La Crosse, fly

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    1. Take the taxi from Lansing to La-Crosse-Airport-LSEtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LSE - DSM
    5h 7m
    $214–736

  2. Drive 216.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lansing to Des Moinescar car 216.3 mi
    4h 32m
    $40–57

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Lansing to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    9h 48m
    $199–286

  4. Taxi, train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Lansing to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    6h 58m
    $238–820

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Lansing to La Crossetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from La Crosse to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    10h 2m
    $196–262

  6. Taxi, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the taxi from Lansing to La Crossetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from La Crosse to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    10h 37m
    $166–242

La Crosse (LSE) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 249.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Lansing, IA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lansing to Des Moines. However, you can take the taxi to La-Crosse-Airport-LSE airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to La Crosse Amtrak Station, take the train to St. Paul-Minneapolis, walk to St. Paul, then take the bus to Des Moines.

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