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

The cheapest way to get from Yankton to Des Moines is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yankton to Des Moines is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $45 - $70.

How far is it from Yankton to Des Moines?

The distance between Yankton and Des Moines is 297 miles. The road distance is 252 miles.

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

The best way to get from Yankton to Des Moines without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $120 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Yankton to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Yankton to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Yankton to Des Moines is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Yankton to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 248+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Yankton to Des Moines - 4 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Yankton to Des Moines by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Yankton to Vermilliontaxi
2. Take the bus from Vermillion to Omahabus
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
6h 5m
$129–176
Drive 250.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Yankton to Des Moinescar 250.5 mi
4h 37m
$46–66
Taxi, bus to Sioux Falls, fly
1. Take the taxi from Yankton to Vermilliontaxi
2. Take the bus from Vermillion to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FSD - DSM
6h 40m
$178–504
Taxi, bus to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field, fly
1. Take the taxi from Yankton to Vermilliontaxi
2. Take the bus from Vermillion to Sioux Citybus
3. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SUX - DSM
7h 41m
$201–568

Sioux Falls (FSD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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5h 41mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Yankton to Des Moines.

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Distance: 295.5 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Yankton, SD, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Yankton to Des Moines. However, you can take the taxi to Vermillion, take the bus to Omaha, then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Yankton to Des Moines in around 4h 37m.

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