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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 MinneapolisbusJefferson 912 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des MoinesbusJefferson 801 / ...
    8h 35m
    $38–187

  2. Drive 393.6 mi

    1. Drive from Duluth to Des Moinescar393.6 mi
    6h 22m
    $72–104

  3. Fly from Duluth International Airport

    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Des Moines (DSM)planeDLH - DSM
    6h 36m
    $118–672

  4. Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to MSP AirportbusJefferson 910
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des MoinesbusJefferson 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 LindberghbusLandline to MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des MoinesbusJefferson 803
    11h 28m
    $64–172

  6. Bus to Range Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to Hibbingbus
    2. Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Des Moines (DSM)planeHIB - DSM
    8h 22m
    $142–750

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

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)planeMSP - DSM
    5h 32m
    $133–798

  8. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to Brainerdbus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Des Moines (DSM)planeBRD - DSM
    7h 28m
    $143–711

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) every 4 hours.

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