There are 4 ways to get from West Des Moines to Saint Paul by plane, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
2h 1m$100–574Drive 249.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Des Moines to Saint Paulcar 249.9 mi
4h 7m$46–66Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from West Des Moines to Amestaxi
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
4h 49m$137–176Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0156
5h 51m$58–97
Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Des Moines to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from West Des Moines to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from West Des Moines to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Saint Paul Union Depot via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between West Des Moines and Saint Paul is 249 miles. The road distance is 251.3 miles.
The best way to get from West Des Moines to Saint Paul without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $130 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from West Des Moines to Saint Paul, including transfers.
West Des Moines to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from West Des Moines to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 5h 51m.
West Des Moines to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Des Moines to Saint Paul is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from West Des Moines to Saint Paul.
What companies run services between West Des Moines, IA, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depot twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 36m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Capitol Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-243-1111
Freedom Taxicab
- Phone
- +1 515-289-9800
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