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There are 5 ways to get from Winona to Iowa by bus, shuttle, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, shuttle

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    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 39m
    $34–181
  2. Drive 245.8 mi

    1. Drive from Winona to Des Moinescar245.8 mi
    4h 9m
    $45–65
  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)planeMSP - DSM
    5h 28m
    $134–759
  4. Train, bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainEmpire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des MoinesbusJefferson 801 / ...
    9h 17m
    $49–160
  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainEmpire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des MoinesbusJefferson 803
    9h 46m
    $48–159

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Winona, MN, USA and Iowa, USA?

There is no direct connection from Winona to Iowa. However, you can take the bus to Rochester, walk to Rochester Sinclair, take the shuttle to Owatonna, MN, walk to Owatonna, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Winona to Des Moines in around 4h 9m.

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