There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Urbandale by plane, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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
1h 29m$108–598Drive 242.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Urbandalecar 242.7 mi
3h 59m$45–64Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 803
- Take the taxi from Ames to Urbandaletaxi
5h 28m$128–170Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Urbandale242.7 mi
3h 59mBus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
7h 10m$53–92
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Urbandale is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Urbandale is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) station to Urbandale. However, there are services departing from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station and arriving at Des Moines via Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Urbandale is 244 miles. The road distance is 244.2 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Urbandale without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 28m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Urbandale, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Urbandale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Urbandale is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 7h 10m.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Urbandale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Urbandale is 244 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Urbandale.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Urbandale, 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 $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
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
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Urbandale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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