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

The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Iowa is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Iowa is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $110 - $800.

How far is it from Minnesota to Iowa?

The distance between Minnesota and Iowa is 248 miles. The road distance is 244.3 miles.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Minnesota to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Minnesota to Iowa?

The best way to get from Minnesota to Iowa is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $110 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $120 and takes 5h 5m.

Can I drive from Minnesota to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Iowa is 244 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Minnesota to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 200+ hotels available in Iowa.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Minnesota 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)plane MSP - DSM
2h 55m
$119–774
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
5h 5m
$31–115
Drive 242.9 mi
1. Drive from Minneapolis to Des Moinescar 242.9 mi
3h 59m
$45–64
Fly to Omaha
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Omaha (OMA)plane MSP - OMA
3h 2m
$122–682

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

20Weekly Planes

1h 24mAverage Duration

$107Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Minnesota to Iowa.

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Distance: 246.3 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Minnesota, 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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