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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd) | Des Moines | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Minneapolis | Des Moines | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd) | Des Moines | No tags | ||||
| Bus | MSP Airport T1 (Minneapolis International Airport) | Des Moines | No tags | ||||
| Bus | MSP Airport T1 (Minneapolis International Airport) | Des Moines | No tags |
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Get from Minneapolis to Des Moines
The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Minneapolis and Des Moines?
Stops in Minneapolis
- A
Greyhound Station
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA - B
MSP Airport
Ground Transportation Center, Terminal 1, 6498 34th Ave S, St Paul, MN 55111, USA
Stops in Des Moines
- A
Jefferson/Trailways Depot
1501 2nd Ave North, Des Moines, IA 50314 - B
1514 East Grand Ave
1514 East Grand Avenue,, Des Moins, IA, 50316
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Minneapolis to Des Moines by bus
What is the travel distance from Minneapolis to Des Moines?
The distance between Minneapolis and Des Moines is approximately 378 km (234 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Minneapolis to Des Moines?
Buses departing from Greyhound Station in Minneapolis will take you to Jefferson/Trailways Depot in Des Moines.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Minneapolis to Des Moines was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $97To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Minneapolis to Des Moines, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $97 to $202 for a bus ticket from Minneapolis to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $97 which is on 2025-11-27.
Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
