What is the cheapest way to get from Walnut Grove to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Walnut Grove to Des Moines is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Walnut Grove to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Walnut Grove to Des Moines is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs $45 - $70.

How far is it from Walnut Grove to Des Moines?

The distance between Walnut Grove and Des Moines is 309 miles. The road distance is 261 miles.

How do I travel from Walnut Grove to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Walnut Grove to Des Moines without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 11h 33m and costs $130 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Walnut Grove to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Walnut Grove to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Walnut Grove to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Grove to Des Moines is 261 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Walnut Grove to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 228+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Walnut Grove to Des Moines - 5 ways to travel via car, bus, taxi, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Walnut Grove to Des Moines by car, bus, taxi, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, bus
best
1. Drive from Walnut Grove to Jackson
2. Take the bus from Jackson to Albert Lea
3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moines
7h 25m
$33–156
Drive 259.5 mi
1. Drive from Walnut Grove to Des Moines259.5 mi
5h 29m
$48–69
Taxi, bus to Sioux Falls, fly
1. Take the taxi from Walnut Grove to Marshall
2. Take the bus from Marshall to Sioux Falls
3. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Des Moines (DSM)FSD - DSM
7h 30m
$235–916
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Walnut Grove to Marshall
2. Take the bus from Marshall to Minneapolis
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
11h 33m
$139–320
Taxi, bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Walnut Grove to Marshall
2. Take the bus from Marshall to Minneapolis
3. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)MSP - DSM
8h 34m
$243–988

Sioux Falls (FSD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

100Weekly Planes

5h 48mAverage Duration

$105Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 307.4 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Walnut Grove to Des Moines. However, you can drive to Jackson, take the bus to Albert Lea, then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Walnut Grove to Des Moines in around 5h 29m.

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