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How to get fromDes Moines to Le Marsby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Le Mars by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sioux City to Le Marstaxi taxi
    5h 25m
    $111–165

  2. Drive 198.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Le Marscar car 198.6 mi
    4h 7m
    $37–53

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane plane DSM - FSD
    2. Drive from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Le Marscar car
    5h 15m
    $117–543

Des Moines (DSM) to Sioux Falls (FSD) flights

Calendar106Weekly Planes
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 256.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Le Mars. However, you can take the bus to Omaha, NE, take the bus to Sioux City, then take the taxi to Le Mars. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Le Mars in around 4h 7m.

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