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How to get fromDes Moines to Charles Cityby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Charles City by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Waterloo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus bus Btw 1210
    2. Take the taxi from Waterloo to Charles Citytaxi taxi
    2h 50m

  2. Drive 132.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Charles Citycar car 132.6 mi
    2h 52m
    $25–35

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Clear Lake Jct. to Charles Citytaxi taxi
    2h 54m
    $127–171

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  • Distance: 157.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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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