There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Waukee by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or taxi
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 59m$122–652Drive 256.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Waukeecar 256.3 mi
4h 14m$47–68Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
6h 37m$73–122Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 805
- Take the taxi from Ames to Waukeetaxi
6h 50m$147–197
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Waukee is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Waukee is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Waukee. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Waukee is 259 miles. The road distance is 257.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Waukee without a car is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Minneapolis to Waukee, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Waukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Waukee is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 6h 37m.
Minneapolis to Waukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Waukee is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Minneapolis to Waukee.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Waukee, 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
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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
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