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There are 8 ways to get from Minot to Iowa by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MOT - CID
    6h 47m
    $112–442

  2. Fly to Des Moines

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MOT - DSM
    6h 24m
    $90–414

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Minot Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    15h 35m
    $355–535

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minot to Bismarckbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    17h 50m
    $201–284

  5. Drive  738.2 mi

    1. Drive from Minot to Des Moinescar car 738.2 mi
    12h 13m
    $122–177

  6. Fly to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane MOT - SUX
    6h 38m
    $112–488

  7. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MOT - OMA
    7h 28m
    $104–606

  8. Fly to Sioux Falls, bus

    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane plane MOT - FSD
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Sioux Citybus bus
    8h 34m
    $112–454

Minot to Iowa by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration15h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 655.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and Iowa, USA?

Delta, Allegiant Air, and United Airlines fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minot to Des Moines via Bismarck and Minneapolis in around 17h 50m.

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