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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Des Moines, IA to Minneapolis, MN
Cheapest price
$114
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
377 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Des Moines, IA to Minneapolis, MN is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Des Moines, IA to Minneapolis, MN will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $114.
Of the 1 buses that leave Des Moines, IA for Minneapolis, MN on Wed, Dec 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 17 the direct buses cover the 377 km distance in an average of 5 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
On Wed, Dec 17 the slowest buses will take 5 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Des Moines, IA to Minneapolis, MN
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Des Moines, IA to Minneapolis, MN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €127. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €127, and a flight costs an average of €184.
Distance: 234 miles (377 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€129 Average price Cheapest | €318 Average price |
19h 14m Average total duration 18h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration Fastest 6h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Des Moines, IA to Minneapolis, MN bus times
The table below shows live departures for Des Moines, IA to Minneapolis, MN buses for today, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 10:30 AM Des Moines, IA | 18h50 | 5:20 AM Minneapolis, MN | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Des Moines, IA to Minneapolis, MN
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Buses from Des Moines, IA to Minneapolis, MN run on average 1 times per day, taking around 18h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $159 (€127) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 234 miles (377 km) distance in 18h 20m.
Distance 234 miles (377 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $159 (€127) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 18h 20m |
First bus 05:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Jefferson Lines from Des Moines, IA to Minneapolis, MNYou can travel by bus between Des Moines, IA to Minneapolis, MN with Jefferson Lines for as low as $159 (€127). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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