There are 5 ways to get from Minnetonka to Des Moines by bus, plane, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 667 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Co Rd 101 & Hutchins Dr / Hwy 7 to 3rd Ave N & 4th St Garagebus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
3h 56m$96–576Bus #2 (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
7h 57m$37–72Bus via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 805
7h 41m$71–98Drive 246.2 mi
- Drive from Minnetonka to Des Moinescar 246.2 mi
4h 3m$45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
7h 46m$67–98
Minnetonka to Des Moines by bus, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnetonka to Des Moines is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Minnetonka to Des Moines is to line 667 bus and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnetonka to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Co Rd 101 & Hutchins Dr / Hwy 7 and arriving at Des Moines via 8th St & Nicollet Station and St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Minnetonka and Des Moines is 265 miles. The road distance is 247.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minnetonka to Des Moines without a car is to bus via Saint Paul which takes 7h 41m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Minnetonka to Des Moines, including transfers.
Minnetonka to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from St. Paul station.
Minnetonka to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnetonka to Des Moines is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Minnetonka to Des Moines.
There are 266+ hotels available in Des Moines.
What companies run services between Minnetonka, MN, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from St. Paul to Des Moines 4 times a week. Tickets cost $65–90 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Bus from Co Rd 101 & Hutchins Dr / Hwy 7 to 3rd Ave N & 4th St Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
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




