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How to get fromWinona to Des Moinesby bus, shuttle, car, taxi, plane, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Winona to Des Moines by bus, shuttle, car, taxi, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Winona State Univ. to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester Sinclair to Owatonna, MNshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus bus
    7h 35m
    $77–141

  2. Drive 245.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Winona to Des Moinescar car 245.8 mi
    4h 11m
    $45–65

  3. Taxi to La Crosse, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Winona to La-Crosse-Airport-LSEtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LSE - DSM
    4h 38m
    $183–699

  4. Train, bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    9h
    $101–160

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 803
    9h 42m
    $101–160

  6. Drive to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Winona to Eau-Claire-Airport-EAUcar car
    2. Fly from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane EAU - DSM
    7h 2m
    $130–640

  7. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    5h 21m
    $133–641

  8. Bus to Rochester, fly

    1. Take the bus from Winona State Univ. to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane RST - DSM
    7h 36m
    $180–1,042

La Crosse (LSE) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 273.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Winona, MN, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Winona to Des Moines. However, you can take the bus to Rochester, walk to Rochester Sinclair, take the shuttle to Owatonna, MN, walk to Owatonna, then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Winona to Des Moines in around 4h 11m.

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