There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MSP - SEA
6h 9m$191–2,311Bus
- Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
34h 35m$350–526Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain Empire Builder
41h 9m$558–1,208Drive 1,610.3 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Des Moinescar 1,610.3 mi
25h 56m$294–425
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Des Moines is to fly which costs $190 - $2,400 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $190 - $2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S and arriving at S 216th St & Wesley Terrace Entrance via Maple Grove, Billings, Spokane Station and S 176th St & 30th Ave S - Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Kent Des Moines via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 9m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Des Moines is 1418 miles. The road distance is 1619.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 34h 35m and costs $350 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Minneapolis to Des Moines, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Maple Grove station.
Minneapolis to Des Moines train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $190 - $2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 34h 35m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 41h 9m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Des Moines, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S to S 216th St & Wesley Terrace Entrance via Maple Grove, Billings, Spokane, Spokane Station, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, and S 176th St & 30th Ave S - Bay 3 in around 34h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Bozeman
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Maple Grove to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Billings to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Des Moines is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 11:58 PM in Minneapolis and 9:58 PM in Des Moines.
Minneapolis to Des Moines train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Des Moines is 1620 miles. It takes approximately 25h 56m to drive from Minneapolis to Des Moines.
There are 904+ hotels available in Des Moines.