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How to get fromMinneapolis to Baxterby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Baxter by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Ames to Baxtertaxi taxi
    5h 5m
    $148–200

  2. Drive 238.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Baxtercar car 238.9 mi
    4h 37m
    $44–63

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    2. Take the taxi from Ankeny, IA to Baxtertaxi taxi
    4h 7m
    $187–867

  4. Bus, taxi via St. Paul

    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    2. Take the taxi from Ames to Baxtertaxi taxi
    6h 48m
    $147–207

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Baxtertaxi taxi
    8h 7m
    $102–162

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 262.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Baxter, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Baxter. However, you can take the bus to Ames then take the taxi to Baxter. Alternatively, you can drive from Minneapolis to Baxter in around 4h 37m.

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