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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Minnesota is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Minnesota is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs $120 - $750.

How far is it from Iowa to Minnesota?

The distance between Iowa and Minnesota is 248 miles. The road distance is 244.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Minnesota without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $30 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Iowa to Minnesota, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Minnesota?

The best way to get from Iowa to Minnesota is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $120 and takes 5h 20m.

Can I drive from Iowa to Minnesota?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Minnesota is 244 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Iowa to Minnesota.

Where can I stay near Minnesota?

There are 573+ hotels available in Minnesota.

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

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

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

Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)DSM - MSP
1h 57m
$120–724
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to MinneapolisJefferson 802 / ...
5h 20m
$33–120
Drive 243 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Minneapolis243 mi
3h 57m
$45–65
Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)CID - MSP
3h 21m
$84–443

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

19Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

$102Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Minnesota.

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Distance: 246.8 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Minnesota, USA?

Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $24–110 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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