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 14m and costs $110 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Winnipeg and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Winnipeg to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Des Moines via Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Ironwood, Duluth and St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 48m.

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 $440 - $900.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Winnipeg to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winnipeg to Des Moines bus from?

Winnipeg to Des Moines bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, depart from Winnipeg station.

Bus or fly from Winnipeg to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Winnipeg to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $85 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $490 and takes 39h 48m.

Where does the Winnipeg to Des Moines bus arrive?

Winnipeg to Des Moines bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, arrive at Thunder Bay station.

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 248+ 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, train, or car

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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
6h 23m
$85–415
Bus
1. Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus
2. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus
3. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Ironwoodbus
4. Take the bus from Ironwood to Duluth Transportation Center Eastbus
5. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
6. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus
39h 48m
$243–482
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
$501–1,173
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 14m
$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 Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
2d 12h
$440–860
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
$515–1,205

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: 6h 23m

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

Delta and United Airlines fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winnipeg to Des Moines via Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Ironwood, Duluth, and St. Paul in around 39h 48m.

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