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How to get fromMinot to Des Moinesby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Minot to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Minot International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MOT - DSM
    5h 40m
    $128–672

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Minot Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    16h 24m
    $241–436

  3. Train, bus via Fargo

    1. Take the train from Minot Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Moorhead - MNSUbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    18h 44m
    $255–423

  4. Drive 738.2 mi

    1. Drive from Minot to Des Moinescar car 738.2 mi
    12h 13m
    $135–195

  5. Drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Minot to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car car
    2. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane XWA - DSM
    6h 39m
    $170–704

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Minot Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 803
    17h 6m
    $241–436

Minot International Airport (MOT) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 604.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours.

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