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

The cheapest way to get from Baxter to Des Moines is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Baxter to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $130 - $700.

How far is it from Baxter to Des Moines?

The distance between Baxter and Des Moines is 357 miles. The road distance is 368.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Baxter to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 9h 9m and costs $45 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Baxter to Des Moines, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Baxter to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Baxter to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $200 and takes 9h 9m.

Can I drive from Baxter to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Baxter to Des Moines is 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Baxter to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 210+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Baxter to Des Moines - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Baxter to Des Moines by plane, bus, car, taxi, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Des Moines (DSM)BRD - DSM
5h 13m
$134–653
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brainerd to MinneapolisJefferson 928
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des MoinesJefferson 801 / ...
9h 9m
$45–193
Drive 366 mi
1. Drive from Baxter to Des Moines366 mi
6h 8m
$67–97
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)MSP - DSM
5h 52m
$190–797
Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
1. Take the bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Minneapolis / St Paul AirportGroome Transportation - Brainerd
2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des MoinesJefferson 803
10h 2m
$96–186
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Baxter to Staples Station
2. Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
10h 36m
$106–239

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

13Weekly Planes

6h 28mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Baxter to Des Moines.

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Distance: 354.5 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Baxter to Des Moines via Brainerd and Minneapolis in around 9h 9m.

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