There are 4 ways to get from Red Wing to Des Moines by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 805
7h 9m$78–116Drive 244.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Red Wing to Des Moinescar 244.2 mi
4h 15m$45–65Train, fly
- Take the train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
4h 19m$112–600Train, bus via Des Moines
- Take the train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
7h 44m$48–101
Red Wing to Des Moines by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Red Wing to Des Moines is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Red Wing to Des Moines is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Red Wing and Des Moines is 295 miles. The road distance is 245.6 miles.
The best way to get from Red Wing to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 9m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Red Wing to Des Moines, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Red Wing to Des Moines is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Red Wing to Des Moines.
There are 252+ hotels available in Des Moines.
What companies run services between Red Wing, MN, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Red Wing to Des Moines. However, you can take the train to St. Paul-Minneapolis, walk to St. Paul, then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Red Wing to Des Moines in around 4h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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