How to get from Des Moines to Saint Paul
4 ways, 374 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Busbest | 4h 51m | $72–386 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 5h 39m | $32–43 estimated |
| Taxi | 5h 39m | $630–870 estimated |
| Fly | 6h 8m | $150–230 estimated |
Departures today
- 23:49 → 04:40 +1d4h 51m · directGreyhound-us Greyhound US0156$72–127
- 05:24 → 22:5917h 35m · 1 changeGreyhound-us Greyhound US0155S$151–386
- 23:49 → 04:40 +1d4h 51m · directGreyhound-us Greyhound US0156$72–127
- 05:24 → 22:5917h 35m · 1 changeGreyhound-us Greyhound US0155S$151–386
- 23:49 → 04:40 +1d4h 51m · directGreyhound-us Greyhound US0156$72–127
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Saint Paul?
- The fastest way is by bus: about 4h 51m door to door. The straight-line distance is 374 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Des Moines to Saint Paul?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $32. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How much is the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul?
- Buses take about 4h 51m and cost $72–386 depending on operator and seat type. 5 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How long is the flight from Des Moines to Saint Paul?
- About 35 min in the air (DSM → ATL), about 6h 8m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $150–230; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Saint Paul from Des Moines by road?
- About 394 km, roughly 5h 39m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $32–43; tolls and parking are extra.