What is the cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Des Moines is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 11h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Des Moines is to drive and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $110 - $440.

How far is it from Winnipeg to Des Moines?

The distance between Winnipeg and Des Moines is 618 miles. The road distance is 699.3 miles.

How do I travel from Winnipeg to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Winnipeg to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $460 - $900.

How long does it take to get from Winnipeg to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Winnipeg to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Winnipeg to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Winnipeg to Des Moines is 699 miles. It takes approximately 11h 23m to drive from Winnipeg to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 256+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Winnipeg to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Winnipeg to Des Moines by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport
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1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane YWG - DSM
8h 8m
$85–415
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus
2. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus
3. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St. Ignacecar
4. Take the bus from St. Ignace to East Lansingbus
5. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
6. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
39h 41m
$215–448
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain
3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
5. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
2d 11h
$516–1,237
Drive 695.3 mi
1. Drive from Winnipeg to Des Moinescar 695.3 mi
11h 23m
$160–230
Drive to Grand Forks International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Winnipeg to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)car
2. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GFK - DSM
6h 22m
$112–432
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
2d 12h
$467–886
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
3. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
2d 14h
$535–1,274

Winnipeg to Des Moines by train, car, and bus

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2d 11hAverage Duration

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Distance: 614.3 mi
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and WestJet fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day.

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