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There are 8 ways to get from Minot to Iowa by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MOT - DSM
    5h 18m
    $84–392

  2. Fly to Sioux Falls, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane plane MOT - FSD
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Sioux Citybus bus
    9h 26m
    $80–444

  3. Train, bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the train from Minot Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    16h 29m
    $161–411

  4. Drive 738.3 mi

    1. Drive from Minot to Des Moinescar car 738.3 mi
    12h 15m
    $135–195

  5. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MOT - OMA
    5h 29m
    $206–1,132

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

    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane MOT - SUX
    9h 49m
    $108–478

  7. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MOT - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 43m

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Minot Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 803
    17h 10m
    $161–411

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and Iowa, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day.

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