What is the cheapest way to get from New Ulm to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from New Ulm to Des Moines is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Ulm to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from New Ulm to Des Moines is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs $40 - $60.

How far is it from New Ulm to Des Moines?

The distance between New Ulm and Des Moines is 335 miles. The road distance is 223 miles.

How do I travel from New Ulm to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from New Ulm to Des Moines without a car is to taxi and bus via Saint Paul which takes 8h 25m and costs $140 - $230.

How long does it take to get from New Ulm to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from New Ulm to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from New Ulm to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between New Ulm to Des Moines is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from New Ulm to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 255+ hotels available in Des Moines.

New Ulm to Des Moines - 5 ways to travel via taxi, bus, plane, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from New Ulm to Des Moines by taxi, bus, plane, or car

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Taxi, bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from New Ulm to St Petertaxi
2. Take the bus from St Peter to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus
3. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
4h 38m
$173–547
Drive 221.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from New Ulm to Des Moinescar 221.7 mi
4h 20m
$41–59
Taxi, bus via Saint Paul
1. Take the taxi from New Ulm to St Petertaxi
2. Take the bus from St Peter to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus
3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
8h 25m
$147–222
Taxi, bus to Rochester, fly
1. Take the taxi from New Ulm to Mankatotaxi
2. Take the bus from Mankato to Rochesterbus
3. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Des Moines (DSM)plane RST - DSM
7h 36m
$174–495
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from New Ulm to St Petertaxi
2. Take the bus from St Peter to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Des Moinesbus
8h 46m
$170–244

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

27Weekly Planes

1h 16mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 333.5 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between New Ulm, MN, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Ulm to Des Moines. However, you can take the taxi to St Peter, take the bus to Minneapolis-St. Paul, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to St Peter, take the bus to Minneapolis-St. Paul, walk to MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, take the line 54 bus to Union Depot & Wacouta Station, walk to Saint Paul Union Depot, then take the bus to Des Moines.

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