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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    7h 46m
    $96–152

  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
    6h 4m
    $144–461

  4. Train, bus via Des Moines

    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
    $121–177

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Winona St. University to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    8h 25m
    $103–142

  6. 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 24m
    $126–483

  7. 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
    6h 23m
    $86–424

Winona to Des Moines by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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 St. Paul in around 8h 25m.

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