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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi via Ames

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from North Grand Mall to Eldorataxi taxi
    2h 37m
    $130–168

  2. Drive 67.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Eldoracar car 67.2 mi
    1h 36m
    $13–18

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Ames to Eldorataxi taxi
    1h 48m
    $139–177

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  • Distance: 85.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Eldora. However, you can take the bus to Ames, walk to Hyland Avenue at Lincoln Way Northbound, take the line 1 bus to North Grand Mall, then take the taxi to Eldora. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Eldora in around 1h 36m.

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