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How to get fromDuluth to Des Moinesby bus, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Duluth to Des Moines by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Duluth to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 912 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    8h 35m
    $38–187

  2. Drive 393.6 mi

    1. Drive from Duluth to Des Moinescar car 393.6 mi
    6h 26m
    $72–104

  3. Fly from Duluth International Airport

    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DLH - DSM
    5h 10m
    $63–342

  4. Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to MSP Airportbus bus Jefferson 910
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 803
    9h 50m
    $39–190

  5. Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP) #2

    1. Take the bus from Landline - Duluth Int'l Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindberghbus bus Landline to MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 803
    11h 28m
    $64–172

  6. Bus to Range Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to Hibbingbus bus
    2. Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane HIB - DSM
    7h 34m
    $92–420

  7. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    5h 29m
    $83–468

  8. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BRD - DSM
    8h 44m
    $93–421

Duluth to Des Moines by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Duluth to Des Moines via Minneapolis in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, Delta and United Airlines fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day.

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