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How to get fromWinona to Des Moinesby bus, car, taxi, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Winona St. University to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus bus
    7h 59m
    $77–146

  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
    5h 15m
    $183–699

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    8h 11m
    $92–150

  5. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Winona St. University to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    9h
    $73–122

  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 11m
    $140–690

  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 25m
    $131–684

  8. Bus to Rochester, fly

    1. Take the bus from Winona St. University to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane RST - DSM
    7h 51m
    $120–642

Winona to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 278.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Winona St. University to Des Moines via Rochester and Owatonna in around 7h 59m.

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