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How to get fromDes Moines to Clintonby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Clinton by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Moline Center Station to Clintontaxi taxi
    4h 38m
    $141–177

  2. Drive  196.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Clintoncar car 196.3 mi
    3h 21m
    $36–52

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DSM - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Clintontaxi taxi
    4h 50m
    $194–523

  4. Bus, taxi via Iowa City

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Moline Center Station to Clintontaxi taxi
    5h 23m
    $140–175

Des Moines (DSM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Clinton. However, you can take the bus to Moline Center Station then take the taxi to Clinton. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Clinton in around 3h 21m.

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