What is the cheapest way to get from Winona to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Winona to Des Moines is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Winona to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Winona to Des Moines is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $45 - $65.

How far is it from Winona to Des Moines?

The distance between Winona and Des Moines is 238 miles. The road distance is 247.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Winona to Des Moines without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 7h 35m and costs $26 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Winona to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Winona to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Winona to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Winona to Des Moines is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Winona to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 252+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Winona to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus

There are 7 ways to get from Winona to Des Moines by taxi, plane, bus, shuttle, car, or train

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

Taxi to La Crosse, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Winona to La-Crosse-Airport-LSEtaxi
2. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LSE - DSM
4h 32m
$138–439
Bus, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Winona State Univ. to Rochesterbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester Sinclair to Owatonna, MNshuttle
3. Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus
7h 35m
$26–170
Drive 245.8 mi
1. Drive from Winona to Des Moinescar 245.8 mi
4h 11m
$45–65
Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
5h 30m
$84–427
Bus to Rochester, fly
1. Take the bus from Winona State Univ. to Rochesterbus
2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Des Moines (DSM)plane RST - DSM
7h 8m
$67–416
Train, bus via Minneapolis
1. Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
9h 15m
$41–147
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 803
9h 41m
$40–146

Winona to Des Moines by train, tram, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

9h 15mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Winona to Des Moines.

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Distance: 236.3 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Winona to Des Moines. However, you can take the taxi to La-Crosse-Airport-LSE airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winona State Univ. to Des Moines via Rochester, Rochester Sinclair, Owatonna, MN, and Owatonna in around 7h 35m.

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