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

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

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  1. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Drive from Iowa City to Manchestercar car
    3h 28m
    $29–50

  2. Drive 151.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Manchestercar car 151.1 mi
    3h 6m
    $28–40

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the taxi from Waterloo to Manchestertaxi taxi
    3h 48m
    $179–235

  4. Bus, taxi via Iowa City

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    3. Take the taxi from GTC Bay 9 to Manchestertaxi taxi
    4h 44m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 176.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Manchester. However, you can take the bus to Iowa City then drive to Manchester. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Manchester in around 3h 6m.

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