There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Grand Forks by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane DSM - GFK
4h$114–511Drive 553.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Grand Forkscar 553.1 mi
9h 3m$101–146Bus via Fargo
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis - Terminal 2 Humphrey Station to Fargo Airportbus Msp
- Take the bus from Fargo to Grand Forksbus
13h 43m$143–206Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forksbus Jefferson Lines 927
14h 40m$145–210Bus #2
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Grand Forksbus
14h 50m$167–234
Iowa to Grand Forks by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Grand Forks is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Grand Forks is to fly which takes 4h and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Grand Forks. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Grand Forks via Minneapolis - Terminal 2 Humphrey Station and Fargo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.
The distance between Iowa and Grand Forks is 493 miles. The road distance is 556.4 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Grand Forks without a car is to bus via Fargo which takes 13h 43m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Iowa to Grand Forks, including transfers.
Iowa to Grand Forks bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Grand Forks is to fly which takes 4h and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Fargo, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 43m.
Iowa to Grand Forks bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Grand Forks is 556 miles. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Iowa to Grand Forks.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Grand Forks, ND, USA?
Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Grand Forks via St. Paul, Union Depot Station, U.S. Bank Stadium Station, Terminal 2 Station, Minneapolis - Terminal 2 Humphrey Station, Fargo Airport, and Fargo in around 13h 43m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Grand Forks International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Fargo to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $29–40
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Fargo to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $29–40
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- info@landline.com
- Website
- Landline
Bus from Minneapolis - Terminal 2 Humphrey Station to Fargo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Landline
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