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How to get fromDevils Lake to Des Moinesby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Devils Lake to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Devils Lake Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Devils Lake Municipal Airport (DVL) to Des Moines (DSM)planeDVL - DSM
    5h 48m
    $204–929

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Devils Lake Amtrak Station to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des MoinesbusJefferson 803
    15h 7m
    $69–257

  3. Train, bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the train from Devils Lake Amtrak Station to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des MoinesbusJefferson 801 / ...
    14h 45m
    $70–258

  4. Drive 639.2 mi

    1. Drive from Devils Lake to Des Moinescar639.2 mi
    10h 48m
    $117–169

  5. Train to Grand Forks International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Devils Lake Amtrak Station to Grand Forks Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Des Moines (DSM)planeGFK - DSM
    7h 31m
    $149–750

  6. Drive to Minot International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Devils Lake to Minot International Airport (MOT)car
    2. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Des Moines (DSM)planeMOT - DSM
    7h 18m
    $159–803

  7. Drive to Bismarck Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Devils Lake to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)car
    2. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Des Moines (DSM)planeBIS - DSM
    7h 21m
    $170–768

Devils Lake to Des Moines by train, tram, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Devils Lake, ND, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Devils Lake Municipal Airport (DVL) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily.

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