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How to get fromStaples to Des Moinesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Staples to Des Moines by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    9h 1m
    $110–181

  2. Drive 375.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Staples to Des Moinescar car 375.5 mi
    6h 36m
    $69–99

  3. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BRD - DSM
    5h 35m
    $137–573

  4. Train, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    9h 36m
    $80–166

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    11h 25m
    $124–176

  6. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    6h 11m
    $144–665

Staples to Des Moines by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 392.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Staples, MN, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Staples to Des Moines via Brainerd and St. Paul in around 11h 25m.

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