There are 4 ways to get from Saint Paul to Pella by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Des Moines, taxi
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
- Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Pellataxi
3h 38m$197–742Drive 284.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Pellacar 284.1 mi
4h 44m$52–75Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Monroebus Greyhound US0157S
7h 24m$71–118Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MSP - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Pellacar
4h 40m$69–368
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Pella is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Pella is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 38m and costs $190 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to Pella. However, there are services departing from Saint Paul Union Depot and arriving at Monroe via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Pella is 292 miles. The road distance is 285.7 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Pella without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Saint Paul to Pella, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Pella bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Saint Paul to Pella bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Pella is 286 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Saint Paul to Pella.
There are 14+ hotels available in Pella.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Pella, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Pella via Des Moines and Monroe in around 7h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
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
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Monroe
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Capitol Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-243-1111
Freedom Taxicab
- Phone
- +1 515-289-9800
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