There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Indianola by plane, bus, shuttle, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
2h 55m$117–647Drive 259.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Indianolacar 259.8 mi
4h 25m$48–69Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
5h 49m$173–315Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
6h 42m$83–132
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Indianola is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Indianola is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Indianola. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Indianola is 257 miles. The road distance is 261.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Indianola without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 5h 49m and costs $170 - $320.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Minneapolis to Indianola, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Indianola bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Indianola is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 6h 42m.
Minneapolis to Indianola bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Indianola is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Minneapolis to Indianola.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Indianola, 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 Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- 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 to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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