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How to get fromDes Moines to Staplesby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Staples by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    8h 37m
    $140–209

  2. Drive  375.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Staplescar car 375.4 mi
    6h 36m
    $69–99

  3. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane DSM - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus bus
    5h 35m
    $132–564

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus bus
    9h 55m
    $93–143

  5. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DSM - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain train
    6h 3m
    $176–746

  6. Fly to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane plane DSM - BJI
    2. Take the bus from Bemidji to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus bus
    8h 41m
    $161–662

Des Moines to Staples by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Staples via Minneapolis and Brainerd in around 9h 55m.

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