There are 4 ways to get from Red Wing to West Des Moines by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
4h 18m$112–600Drive 250.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Red Wing to West Des Moinescar 250.6 mi
4h 23m$46–66Train, bus
- Take the train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 805
7h 19m$94–136Train, bus via Des Moines
- Take the train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
7h 59m$76–129
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Red Wing to West Des Moines is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Red Wing to West Des Moines is to train and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $110 - $600.
The distance between Red Wing and West Des Moines is 289 miles. The road distance is 252 miles.
The best way to get from Red Wing to West Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 19m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Red Wing to West Des Moines, including transfers.
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.
There are 258+ hotels available in West Des Moines.
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 a train from Red Wing Station to West Des Moines via St. Paul-Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Des Moines in around 7h 19m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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