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There are 9 ways to get from Duluth to Iowa 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 39m
    $46–198

  2. Drive 393.6 mi

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

  3. Fly Duluth International Airport to Des Moines

    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 54m
    $47–201

  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 32m
    $72–182

  6. Fly Duluth International Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Omaha (OMA)planeDLH - OMA
    5h 48m
    $111–532

  7. Fly Duluth International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeDLH - CID
    6h 53m
    $72–352

  8. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    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 31m
    $133–798

  9. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Omaha (OMA)planeMSP - OMA
    5h 41m
    $131–707

Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Iowa, USA?

You can take a bus from Duluth to Des Moines via Minneapolis and Des Moines in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, Delta and United Airlines fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours.

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