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How to get fromCharles City to Des Moinesby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Charles City to Des Moines by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus via Waterloo

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Charles City to Waterlootaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1209
    2h 55m

  2. Drive 132.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charles City to Des Moinescar car 132.4 mi
    2h 51m
    $25–35

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Charles City to Clear Lake Jct.taxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
    3h 2m
    $130–167

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  • Distance: 159.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Charles City, IA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charles City to Des Moines. However, you can take the taxi to Waterloo then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Charles City to Des Moines in around 2h 51m.

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