There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Becker by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, 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 to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertvillebus
3h 42m$129–473Drive 287.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Beckercar 287.7 mi
4h 47m$53–76Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Big Lake Park & Ridebus 882
6h 58m$69–96Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane DSM - BRD
- Take the bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloudbus
6h 20m$201–506Bus via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Big Lake Park & Ridebus 882
7h 42m$93–124Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to St. Cloud Stationtrain Empire Builder
7h 56m$145–209Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Big Lake Park & Ridebus 882
8h 17m$91–122
Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Becker is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Becker is to fly and bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $120 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Becker. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Big Lake Park & Ride via 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Des Moines and Becker is 306 miles. The road distance is 289.3 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Becker without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Des Moines to Becker, including transfers.
Des Moines to Becker bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Becker bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Becker is 289 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Des Moines to Becker.
There are 23+ hotels available in Becker.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Becker, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Becker via Minneapolis Bus Station, 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G, and Big Lake Park & Ride in around 6h 58m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Des Moines to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to St. Cloud Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (320)-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Big Lake Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
Bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Big Lake Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
Bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Big Lake Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
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