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How to get fromMinneapolis to Jeffersonby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Jefferson by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Ames to Jeffersontaxi taxi
    4h 57m
    $148–190

  2. Drive 253.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Jeffersoncar car 253.2 mi
    4h 21m
    $47–67

  3. Fly, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Boone, IAshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Boone, IA to Jeffersontaxi taxi
    4h 55m
    $237–902

  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 Jeffersontaxi taxi
    6h 40m
    $147–197

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: 259.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Jefferson. However, you can take the bus to Ames then take the taxi to Jefferson. Alternatively, you can drive from Minneapolis to Jefferson in around 4h 21m.

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