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

The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Iowa is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Iowa is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $120 - $750.

How far is it from Minneapolis to Iowa?

The distance between Minneapolis and Iowa is 247 miles. The road distance is 244.3 miles.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Minneapolis to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Minneapolis to Iowa?

The best way to get from Minneapolis to Iowa is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $120 and takes 5h 5m.

Can I drive from Minneapolis to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Iowa is 244 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Minneapolis to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 210+ hotels available in Iowa.

Minneapolis to Iowa - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Iowa 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 to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)MSP - DSM
2h 49m
$120–725
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des MoinesJefferson 801 / ...
5h 5m
$31–115
Drive 242.9 mi
1. Drive from Minneapolis to Des Moines242.9 mi
3h 56m
$45–64
Fly to Omaha
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Omaha (OMA)MSP - OMA
2h 56m
$128–684
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)MSP - CID
4h 7m
$79–414
Fly to Sioux Falls, bus
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sioux Falls (FSD)MSP - FSD
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Sioux City
5h 23m
$72–437

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

22Weekly Planes

1h 23mAverage Duration

$104Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Minneapolis to Iowa.

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Distance: 245.7 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines twice daily. Tickets cost $23–110 and the journey takes 5h.

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