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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Winona is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Winona is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $45 - $65.

How far is it from Des Moines to Winona?

The distance between Des Moines and Winona is 238 miles. The road distance is 247.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Winona without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 7h 41m and costs $27 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Des Moines to Winona, including transfers.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Winona?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Winona is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Des Moines to Winona.

Where can I stay near Winona?

There are 15+ hotels available in Winona.

Des Moines to Winona - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus

There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Winona by plane, taxi, bus, shuttle, 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 La Crosse, taxi
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to La Crosse (LSE)plane DSM - LSE
2. Take the taxi from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Winonataxi
4h 36m
$183–751
Bus, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Owatonnabus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Rochester Sinclairshuttle
3. Take the bus from Rochester to Winona State Univ.bus
7h 41m
$27–169
Drive 246 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Winonacar 246 mi
4h 12m
$45–65
Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain
5h 13m
$154–959
Fly to Rochester, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (RST)plane DSM - RST
2. Take the bus from Rochester to Winona State Univ.bus
7h 40m
$108–706
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson 802
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain Empire Builder / ...
7h 54m
$38–139

Des Moines to Winona by bus and train

7Weekly Services

7h 54mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Winona.

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Distance: 236.9 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Winona. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to La Crosse (LSE), then take the taxi to Winona. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Winona State Univ. via Owatonna, Owatonna, MN, Rochester Sinclair, and Rochester in around 7h 41m.

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