There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Urbandale by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or shuttle
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
2h 51m$83–414Drive 246.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Urbandalecar 246.7 mi
4h 3m$45–65Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
5h 23m$58–85Bus, 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 42m$164–302
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Urbandale is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Urbandale is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $80 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Urbandale. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Urbandale is 251 miles. The road distance is 248.1 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Urbandale without a car is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Minneapolis to Urbandale, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Urbandale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Urbandale is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $80 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 23m.
Minneapolis to Urbandale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Urbandale is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Minneapolis to Urbandale.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, 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 Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
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
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Book your Minneapolis to Urbandale bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 255+ hotels available in Urbandale.