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How to get fromDes Moines to Algonaby bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Algona by bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Owatonnabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Owatonna to Mankatobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mankato to Fairmontbus bus
    4. Drive from Fairmont to Algonacar car
    9h 46m
    $76–165

  2. Drive  128.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Algonacar car 128.3 mi
    2h 35m
    $24–34

  3. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest Cityshuttle bus
    2. Take the taxi from Forest City to Algonataxi taxi
    3h 38m
    $358–491

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  • Distance: 354.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Algona. However, you can take the bus to Owatonna, take the bus to Mankato, take the bus to Fairmont, then drive to Algona. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Algona in around 2h 35m.

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