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There are 5 ways to get from St. Paul to Iowa by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Take the bus from St. Paul - 50 Ave to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NWbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Edmonton Intl Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YEG - DSM
    12h 18m
    $362–1,415

  2. Bus, fly to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St. Paul - 50 Ave to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NWbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Edmonton Intl Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane YEG - SUX
    14h 18m
    $206–670

  3. Drive 1,403.8 mi

    1. Drive from St. Paul to Des Moinescar car 1,403.8 mi
    24h 36m
    $322–464

  4. Bus, fly to Omaha

    1. Take the bus from St. Paul - 50 Ave to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NWbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Edmonton Intl Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane YEG - OMA
    12h 42m
    $400–1,524

  5. Bus, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the bus from St. Paul - 50 Ave to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NWbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Edmonton Intl Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane YEG - CID
    4. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    16h 22m

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between St. Paul, AB, Canada and Iowa, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Paul to Iowa. However, you can take the bus to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW, take the bus to Edmonton Intl Airport, walk to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to West Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from St. Paul to Des Moines in around 24h 36m.

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