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There are 4 ways to get from Winona to Iowa by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    8h 11m
    $122–177

  2. Drive  245.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Winona to Des Moinescar car 245.8 mi
    4h 11m
    $45–65

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    5h 23m
    $127–483

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Winona St. University to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    8h 25m
    $103–142

Winona to Iowa by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Winona St. University to Des Moines via St. Paul in around 8h 25m.

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