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 56m.

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 54m and costs $110 - $750.

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 4m and costs $30 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m 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 54m and costs $110 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $120 and takes 5h 4m.

Can I drive from Minnesota to Iowa?

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

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 231+ hotels available in Iowa.

Minnesota to Iowa - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 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)MSP - DSM
2h 54m
$119–724
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des MoinesJefferson 801 / ...
5h 4m
$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
3h 6m
$127–682
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)MSP - CID
4h 16m
$78–412

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

19Weekly Planes

1h 23mAverage Duration

$103Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Minnesota to Iowa.

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Distance: 246.3 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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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