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How to get fromIowa to Canadaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Canada by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane plane DSM - YWG
    4h 50m
    $197–1,031

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    22h 10m
    $157–309

  3. Bus, train via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    3. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    19h 4m
    $179–427

  4. Drive 1,333.4 km

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Torontocar car 1,333.4 km
    13h 50m
    $259–374

  5. Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane DSM - YYZ
    4h 55m
    $173–841

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    23h 56m
    $172–474

Des Moines (DSM) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Canada?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Toronto via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and Detroit Bus Station in around 22h 10m.

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