There are 4 ways to get from Spirit Lake to Iowa by bus or car
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Bus via Saint Paul
best- Take the bus from Jackson to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 702
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 805
10h 12m$188–247Drive 193.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Spirit Lake to Des Moinescar 193.6 mi
3h 52m$36–51Bus
- Take the bus from Jackson to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 702
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
10h 31m$186–249Bus #2
- Take the bus from Jackson to Fairmontbus
- Take the bus from Fairmont to Mankatobus
- Take the bus from Mankato to Owatonnabus
- Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus
10h 41m$154–265
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Spirit Lake to Iowa is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Spirit Lake to Iowa is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Spirit Lake to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Des Moines via 5th St Transit Center Gate B and St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
The distance between Spirit Lake and Iowa is 469 miles. The road distance is 194.7 miles.
The best way to get from Spirit Lake to Iowa without a car is to bus via Saint Paul which takes 10h 12m and costs $180 - $250.
It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Spirit Lake to Iowa, including transfers.
Spirit Lake to Iowa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Jackson station.
Spirit Lake to Iowa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spirit Lake to Iowa is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Spirit Lake to Iowa.
There are 251+ hotels available in Iowa.
What companies run services between Spirit Lake, IA, USA and Iowa, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Spirit Lake to Des Moines via Jackson, 5th St Transit Center Gate B, Union Depot & Wacouta Station, and St. Paul in around 10h 12m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Jackson to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from St. Paul to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Jackson to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Jackson to Fairmont
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $18–26
Bus from Owatonna to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
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