There are 5 ways to get from Quad Cities to Des Moines River by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Range Regional Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane HIB - CID
- Take the taxi from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Des Moines Rivertaxi
7h 13m$278–614Drive 484.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Quad Cities to Des Moines Rivercar 484.1 mi
8h 52m$89–128Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
14h 1m$229–319Drive to International Falls, fly, taxi
- Drive from Quad Cities to International Falls (INL)car
- Fly from International Falls (INL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane INL - CID
- Take the taxi from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Des Moines Rivertaxi
8h 18m$238–585Bus to Duluth International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Virginia to Duluthbus
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane DLH - CID
- Take the taxi from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Des Moines Rivertaxi
8h 43m$245–591
Range Regional Airport (HIB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Quad Cities to Des Moines River is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Quad Cities to Des Moines River is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 13m and costs $270 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Quad Cities to Des Moines River. However, there are services departing from Virginia and arriving at Iowa City via Duluth, Saint Paul Union Depot and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.
The distance between Quad Cities and Des Moines River is 455 miles. The road distance is 487 miles.
The best way to get from Quad Cities to Des Moines River without a car is to bus which takes 14h 1m and costs $220 - $320.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Quad Cities to Des Moines River, including transfers.
Quad Cities to Des Moines River bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Virginia station.
Quad Cities to Des Moines River bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Duluth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quad Cities to Des Moines River is 487 miles. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Quad Cities to Des Moines River.
There are three+ hotels available in Des Moines River.
What companies run services between Quad Cities, MN, USA and Des Moines River, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Quad Cities to Des Moines River via Virginia, Duluth, Saint Paul Union Depot, Des Moines, and Iowa City in around 14h 1m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Range Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from International Falls to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Duluth International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Virginia to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Virginia to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $26–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $160–200
American Class Taxi
- Phone
- +1 319-363-8294
- Website
- americanclasstaxi.com
American Class Taxi
- Phone
- +1 319-363-8294
- Website
- americanclasstaxi.com
American Class Taxi
- Phone
- +1 319-363-8294
- Website
- americanclasstaxi.com
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