There are 5 ways to get from Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 966
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
7h 23m$91–131Drive 213.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mayo Clinic to West Des Moinescar 213.7 mi
3h 36m$39–57Fly from Rochester
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Des Moines (DSM)plane RST - DSM
4h 36m$64–380Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus Groome Transportation
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
7h 52m$114–145Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
3h 52m$123–453
Rochester (RST) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Des Moines via Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Mayo Clinic and West Des Moines is 334 miles. The road distance is 214.9 miles.
The best way to get from Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 7h 23m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines, including transfers.
Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines is to bus which takes 7h 23m and costs $90 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $380 and takes 4h 36m.
Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines.
What companies run services between Mayo Clinic, MN, USA and West Des Moines, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Mayo Clinic to West Des Moines via Rochester, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Des Moines in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, Delta and American Airlines fly from Rochester (RST) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Des Moines via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rochester to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
Bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
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