There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Iowa by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Des Moines
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
1h 23m$102–583Drive 238.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Des Moinescar 238.9 mi
3h 55m$44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 803
5h 35m$65–90Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Des Moines238.9 mi
3h 55mFly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MSP - CID
1h 25m$90–384Fly to Omaha
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Omaha (OMA)plane MSP - OMA
1h 33m$591–950Bus via Union Depot & Wacouta Station
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 805
6h 20m$67–92
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Iowa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Iowa is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Iowa is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $100 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul and arriving at Des Moines. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Iowa is 240 miles. The road distance is 240.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $65 - $90.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Iowa, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Iowa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis-St. Paul station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Iowa is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $90 and takes 5h 35m.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Iowa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Iowa is 240 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Iowa.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Iowa, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $65–90 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from St. Paul to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
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