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How to get fromDes Moines Airport (DSM) to Spencerby shuttle, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Spencer by shuttle, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Shuttle, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Jacksonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Jackson to Spencertaxi taxi
    11h 42m
    $332–515

  2. Drive 180 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Spencercar car 180 mi
    3h 43m
    $33–48

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Des Moines-DSM to Spencerrideshare rideshare 180 mi
    3h 43m

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  • Distance: 496.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 42m

What companies run services between Des Moines Airport (DSM), USA and Spencer, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Spencer. However, you can take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University, walk to Ames, take the bus to Minneapolis, take the bus to Jackson, then take the taxi to Spencer. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Des Moines-DSM to Spencer on demand, and the journey takes 3h 43m.

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