There are 2 ways to get from Des Moines to Charles City by bus, taxi, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Charles City is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Charles City is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $24 - $35.
The distance between Des Moines and Charles City is 173 miles. The road distance is 133.4 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Charles City without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 50m and costs $130 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Des Moines to Charles City, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Charles City is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Des Moines to Charles City.
There are four+ hotels available in Charles City.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Charles City, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Charles City. However, you can take the bus to Waterloo then take the taxi to Charles City. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Charles City in around 2h 52m.
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Dolly's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 319-242-2011
- Website
- dollystaxi.com
First Call Taxi
- Phone
- +1 319-233-8294
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