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 51m.

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 51m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Iowa to Mankato?

The distance between Iowa and Mankato is 236 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 51m to drive from Iowa to Mankato.

Where can I stay near Mankato?

There are 26+ 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 OwatonnaJefferson 802 / ...
2. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Mankato, MNS MN Conn 236 / ...
5h 33m
$32–135
Drive 195.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Mankato195.5 mi
3h 51m
$36–52
Fly, shuttle
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)DSM - MSP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1 to Mankato
3h 59m
$129–761
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP AirportJefferson 802
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Mankato, MNMsp
7h 40m
$43–160

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

19Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

$102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 234.6 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 40m.

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