There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Minot by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane DSM - MOT
6h 28m$91–415Fly from Omaha
cheapest- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane OMA - MOT
8h 43m$90–475Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Minot Stationtrain Empire Builder
15h 33m$355–539Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minotbus
17h 30m$200–280Drive 738.2 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Minotcar 738.2 mi
12h 15m$122–177Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
- Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane SUX - MOT
12h 2m$113–487
Iowa to Minot by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Minot is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Minot is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $90 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Minot. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Minot via Minneapolis and Bismarck. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.
The distance between Iowa and Minot is 608 miles. The road distance is 742.5 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Minot without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 33m and costs $350 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Iowa to Minot, including transfers.
Iowa to Minot bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Minot is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $90 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $280 and takes 17h 30m.
Iowa to Minot bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Minot is 743 miles. It takes approximately 12h 15m to drive from Iowa to Minot.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Minot, ND, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minot International Airport (MOT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Minot via Minneapolis and Bismarck in around 17h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Des Moines to Minot International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Minot International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Omaha to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Minot International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Omaha to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minot International Airport via Phoenix esa Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Omaha to Minot International Airport via Phoenix esa Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Minot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $290–450
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
Bus from Bismarck to Minot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–50
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