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How to get fromSioux Lookout to Des Moinesby bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Sioux Lookout to Des Moines by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive, shuttle via Upsala

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sioux Lookout - Tim Horton's to Upsala - XTR Gas Station-Restaurantbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Upsala to Kakabeka Fallsbus bus
    3. Drive from Kakabeka Falls to Grand Maraiscar car
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Duluth International Airportshuttle bus
    5. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus bus
    6. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    21h 10m

  2. Drive  712.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sioux Lookout to Des Moinescar car 712.8 mi
    13h 40m
    $164–236

  3. Bus, bus to International Falls, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sioux Lookout - Tim Horton's to Prawda - Shell Gas Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Prawda to Fort Frances Rest Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from International Falls (INL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane INL - DSM
    15h 58m
    $198–569

  4. Bus, drive, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Sioux Lookout, ON - Tim Hortons to Kakabeka Fallsbus bus
    2. Drive from Kakabeka Falls to Grand Maraiscar car
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Duluth International Airportshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Landline - Duluth Int'l Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindberghbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    21h 22m

  5. Bus, drive, shuttle to Duluth International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sioux Lookout - Tim Horton's to Upsala - XTR Gas Station-Restaurantbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Upsala to Kakabeka Fallsbus bus
    3. Drive from Kakabeka Falls to Grand Maraiscar car
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Duluth International Airportshuttle bus
    5. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DLH - DSM
    16h 21m

International Falls (INL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 834.7 mi
  • Duration: 21h 10m

What companies run services between Sioux Lookout, ON, Canada and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sioux Lookout to Des Moines. However, you can take the bus to Upsala - XTR Gas Station-Restaurant, take the bus to Kakabeka Falls, drive to Grand Marais, take the shuttle to Duluth International Airport, walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 108 bus to Duluth Transportation Center East, take the bus to St. Paul, then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Sioux Lookout to Des Moines in around 13h 40m.

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