What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Mankato?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Mankato is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Mankato?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Mankato is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Iowa to Mankato?

The distance between Iowa and Mankato is 233 miles. The road distance is 196.7 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Mankato without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Mankato without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 5h 33m and costs $30 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Mankato?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Iowa to Mankato, including transfers.

Can I drive from Iowa to Mankato?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Mankato is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Iowa to Mankato.

Where can I stay near Mankato?

There are 23+ hotels available in Mankato.

Iowa to Mankato - 4 ways to travel via bus, shuttle, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Iowa to Mankato by bus, shuttle, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Owatonnabus Jefferson 802 / ...
2. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Mankato, MNshuttle S MN Conn 236 / ...
5h 33m
$32–135
Drive 195.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Mankatocar 195.5 mi
3h 50m
$36–52
Fly, shuttle
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1 to Mankatoshuttle
4h 2m
$129–811
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus Jefferson 802
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Mankato, MNbus Msp
7h 41m
$42–160

Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

20Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

$108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 231.6 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Mankato, MN via Des Moines, MSP Airport, and Minneapolis / St Paul Airport in around 7h 41m.

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