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How to get fromWalnut Grove to Iowaby car, bus, taxi, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Walnut Grove to Iowa by car, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Walnut Grove to Jacksoncar car
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus
    7h 16m
    $86–126

  2. Drive 259.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Walnut Grove to Des Moinescar car 259.3 mi
    5h 32m
    $48–69

  3. Taxi, bus, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Walnut Grove to Marshalltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Marshall to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    3. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    8h 21m
    $256–774

  4. Drive, bus via Clear Lake

    1. Drive from Walnut Grove to Jacksoncar car
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moinesbus bus
    7h 46m
    $96–145

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Walnut Grove to Marshalltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Marshall to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    12h 39m
    $218–286

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Walnut Grove to Iowa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 306.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Walnut Grove, MN, USA and Iowa, USA?

There is no direct connection from Walnut Grove to Iowa. However, you can drive to Jackson, take the bus to Albert Lea, then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Walnut Grove to Des Moines in around 5h 32m.

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