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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Forks to Iowa by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GFK - DSM
    5h 27m
    $133–640

  2. Drive 553.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Forks to Des Moinescar car 553.4 mi
    9h 2m
    $101–146

  3. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Fargobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fargo Airport to Minneapolis - Terminal 2 Humphrey Stationbus bus Far
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    14h 1m
    $143–207

  4. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GFK - CID
    4h 13m
    $116–419

  5. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane GFK - OMA
    4h 6m
    $121–509

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Fargobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    14h 50m
    $167–244

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 928
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    15h 10m
    $147–208

Grand Forks to Iowa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Grand Forks, ND, USA and Iowa, USA?

Delta and Allegiant Air fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Forks to Des Moines via Fargo, Fargo Airport, Minneapolis - Terminal 2 Humphrey Station, Terminal 2 Station, U.S. Bank Stadium Station, Union Depot Station, and St. Paul in around 14h 1m.

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