There are 6 ways to get from Mayo Clinic to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 966
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
7h 8m$74–109Drive 207.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mayo Clinic to Des Moinescar 207.3 mi
3h 27m$37–53Fly from Rochester
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Des Moines (DSM)plane RST - DSM
4h 36m$69–390Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 966
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 805
7h 33m$94–129Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus Groome Transportation
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 803
7h 57m$115–140Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
3h 52m$123–453
Mayo Clinic to Des Moines by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mayo Clinic to Des Moines is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Mayo Clinic to Des Moines is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Mayo Clinic to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Des Moines via Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Mayo Clinic and Des Moines is 325 miles. The road distance is 208.5 miles.
The best way to get from Mayo Clinic to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Mayo Clinic to Des Moines, including transfers.
Mayo Clinic to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Mayo Clinic to Des Moines is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $390 and takes 4h 36m.
Mayo Clinic to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mayo Clinic to Des Moines is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Mayo Clinic to Des Moines.
What companies run services between Mayo Clinic, MN, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Mayo Clinic to Des Moines via Rochester and Saint Paul Union Depot in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, Delta and American Airlines fly from Rochester (RST) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Des Moines via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rochester to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Rochester to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from St. Paul to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
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
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
Bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
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