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

The cheapest way to get from Decorah to Des Moines is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Decorah to Des Moines is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Decorah to Des Moines?

The distance between Decorah and Des Moines is 300 miles. The road distance is 184.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Decorah to Des Moines without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 10h 42m and costs $190 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Decorah to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Decorah to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Decorah to Des Moines is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Decorah to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 521+ hotels available in Des Moines.

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

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

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

Drive, shuttle, bus
best
1. Drive from Decorah to Rochestercar
2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester Sinclair to Owatonna, MNshuttle
3. Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus
7h 9m
$35–143
Drive 183.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Decorah to Des Moinescar 183.6 mi
3h 47m
$34–49
Drive, fly
1. Drive from Decorah to Rochester-Airport-RSTcar
2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Des Moines (DSM)plane RST - DSM
5h 49m
$125–689
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Decorah to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airporttaxi
2. Take the bus from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindberghbus
3. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus
10h 42m
$197–329

Rochester (RST) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

47Weekly Planes

4h 58mAverage Duration

$97Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Decorah to Des Moines.

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Distance: 297.8 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Decorah to Des Moines. However, you can drive to Rochester, take the shuttle to Owatonna, MN, walk to Owatonna, then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Decorah to Des Moines in around 3h 47m.

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