What is the cheapest way to get from Red Wing to West Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Red Wing to West Des Moines is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Red Wing to West Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Red Wing to West Des Moines is to train and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $75 - $420.

How far is it from Red Wing to West Des Moines?

The distance between Red Wing and West Des Moines is 289 miles. The road distance is 252 miles.

How do I travel from Red Wing to West Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Red Wing to West Des Moines without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 7h 18m and costs $140 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Red Wing to West Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Red Wing to West Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Red Wing to West Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Red Wing to West Des Moines is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Red Wing to West Des Moines.

Where can I stay near West Des Moines?

There are 249+ hotels available in West Des Moines.

Red Wing to West Des Moines - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Red Wing to West Des Moines by train, plane, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
4h 22m
$80–417
Drive 250.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Red Wing to West Des Moinescar 250.6 mi
4h 23m
$46–66
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus
3. Take the taxi from Ames to West Des Moinestaxi
7h 18m
$146–208
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
7h 59m
$69–116

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

27Weekly Planes

1h 16mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 287 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Red Wing, MN, USA and West Des Moines, IA, USA?

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

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