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How to get fromDes Moines to Adelby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Adel by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 52 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from 6Th Ave / Crocker St, Dsm to 60Th St / University Avebus bus 52
    2. Take the taxi from 60Th St / University Ave to Adeltaxi taxi
    37 min
    $32–42

  2. Drive 21.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Adelcar car 21.8 mi
    32 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Adeltaxi taxi 21.8 mi
    32 min
    $50–65

  4. Line 52 bus, taxi via Jordan Creek Pkwy / Vista Dr

    1. Take the bus from 6Th Ave / Crocker St, Dsm to Jordan Creek Pkwy / Vista Drbus bus 52
    2. Take the taxi from Jordan Creek Pkwy / Vista Dr to Adeltaxi taxi
    43 min
    $32–42

  5. Line 52 bus, taxi via Jordan Creek Pkwy / Vista Dr #2

    1. Take the bus from 6Th Ave / Center St, Dsm to Jordan Creek Pkwy / Vista Drbus bus 52
    2. Take the taxi from Jordan Creek Pkwy / Vista Dr to Adeltaxi taxi
    44 min
    $32–42

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 22.5 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Adel. However, you can take the line 52 bus to 60Th St / University Ave then take the taxi to Adel. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Adel in around 32 min.

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