There are 4 ways to get from Winona to Iowa by bus, car, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Winona St. University to Rochesterbus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus
- Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus
7h 59m$77–146Drive 245.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Winona to Des Moinescar 245.8 mi
4h 11m$45–65Train, fly
- Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
5h 24m$96–454Train, bus
- Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 805
8h 11m$91–148
Winona to Iowa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winona to Iowa is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Winona to Iowa is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Winona to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Winona St. University and arriving at Des Moines via Rochester and Owatonna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Winona and Iowa is 280 miles. The road distance is 247.3 miles.
The best way to get from Winona to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 7h 59m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Winona to Iowa, including transfers.
Winona to Iowa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Winona St. University station.
Winona to Iowa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winona to Iowa is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Winona to Iowa.
There are 247+ hotels available in Iowa.
What companies run services between Winona, MN, USA and Iowa, USA?
You can take a bus from Winona St. University to Des Moines via Rochester and Owatonna in around 7h 59m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Winona St. University to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Owatonna to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from St. Paul to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
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