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

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

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  1. Line 17 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from E University Ave / Pennsylvania Ave, Dsm to 8Th St Sw / #3820, Altbus bus 17
    2. Take the taxi from 8Th St Sw / #3820, Alt to Colfaxtaxi taxi
    37 min
    $37–47

  2. Drive 21.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Colfaxcar car 21.7 mi
    27 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Colfaxtaxi taxi 21.7 mi
    27 min
    $50–60

  4. Line 17 bus, taxi via 34Th Ave Sw / Aldi, Alt

    1. Take the bus from E University Ave / Pennsylvania Ave, Dsm to 34Th Ave Sw / Aldi, Altbus bus 17
    2. Take the taxi from 34Th Ave Sw / Aldi, Alt to Colfaxtaxi taxi
    39 min
    $37–47

  5. Line 17 bus, taxi via 34Th Ave Sw / Hubbell Ave, Alt

    1. Take the bus from E University Ave / Pennsylvania Ave, Dsm to 34Th Ave Sw / Hubbell Ave, Altbus bus 17
    2. Take the taxi from 34Th Ave Sw / Hubbell Ave, Alt to Colfaxtaxi taxi
    39 min
    $37–47

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 22.6 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Colfax. However, you can take the line 17 bus to 8Th St Sw / #3820, Alt then take the taxi to Colfax. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Colfax in around 27 min.

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