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How to get fromIowa to Minotby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Minot by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane DSM - MOT
    6h 2m
    $115–573

  2. Fly from Omaha

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane OMA - MOT
    8h 40m
    $105–555

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Minot Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    15h 48m
    $234–440

  4. Bus, train via Detroit Lakes

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    4. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minot Stationtrain train
    19h 10m
    $244–415

  5. Drive 737.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Minotcar car 737.8 mi
    12h 16m
    $135–195

  6. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane SUX - MOT
    6h 26m
    $118–487

  7. Bus to Sioux Falls, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sioux City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane FSD - MOT
    9h 12m
    $112–433

Des Moines (DSM) to Minot International Airport (MOT) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 605 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Minot, ND, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minot International Airport (MOT) every 3 hours.

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