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How to get fromMankato to West Des Moinesby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Mankato to West Des Moines by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Albert Leabus bus Lta 235
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    5h 55m

  2. Drive 201.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mankato to West Des Moinescar car 201.5 mi
    3h 57m
    $37–54

  3. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    3h 48m

  4. Bus via Clear Lake

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Albert Leabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moinesbus bus
    6h 25m

  5. Bus to Rochester, fly

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane RST - DSM
    8h 16m

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mankato to West Des Moines.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 224.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Mankato, MN, USA and West Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Mankato to West Des Moines via Albert Lea and Des Moines in around 5h 55m.

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