There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Allison by bus, taxi, shuttle, car, or rideshare
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
- Take the taxi from UNI Multimodal Transportation Center to Allisontaxi
6h 19m$160–348Drive 112.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Allisoncar 112.4 mi
2h 28m$21–30Shuttle, drive
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport to Story City, IA
- Drive from Story City, IA to Allisoncar
2h 40m$107–234Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Des Moines-DSM to Allison112.4 mi
2h 28m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Allison is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Allison is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $20 - $30.
The distance between Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Allison is 188 miles. The road distance is 113 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Allison without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 19m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Allison, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Allison is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Allison.
There are one+ hotels available in Allison.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Allison. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Des Moines Airport (DSM), USA and Allison, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Allison. However, you can take the shuttle to Ankeny, IA, take the taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to Waterloo, walk to Central Transfer, take the line 7 bus to UNI Multimodal Transportation Center, then take the taxi to Allison. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Des Moines International Airport to Allison via Story City, IA in around 2h 40m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport to Story City, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Des Moines-DSM to Allison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Dolly's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 319-242-2011
- Website
- dollystaxi.com
First Call Taxi
- Phone
- +1 319-233-8294
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