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How to get fromDes Moines to Emmetsburgby bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Emmetsburg by bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fairmontbus bus
    3. Drive from Fairmont to Emmetsburgcar car
    10h 58m
    $113–168

  2. Drive  154.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Emmetsburgcar car 154.9 mi
    3h
    $28–40

  3. Shuttle, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest Cityshuttle bus
    2. Drive from Forest City to Emmetsburgcar car
    4h 7m
    $240–350

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  • Distance: 460 mi
  • Duration: 10h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Emmetsburg. However, you can take the bus to Minneapolis, take the bus to Fairmont, then drive to Emmetsburg. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Emmetsburg in around 3h.

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