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How to get fromDes Moines to Maquoketaby bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Maquoketa by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Drive from Iowa City to Maquoketacar car
    3h 45m
    $30–52

  2. Drive 171.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Maquoketacar car 171.3 mi
    3h 26m
    $32–46

  3. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DSM - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Maquoketataxi taxi
    4h 58m
    $258–761

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Davenport to Maquoketataxi taxi
    4h 16m
    $156–210

  5. Bus, taxi via Davenport

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the taxi from 65th & Welcome Way to Maquoketataxi taxi
    5h 16m
    $137–191

  6. Bus, taxi via Davenport #2

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Molinebus bus Btw 1210
    2. Take the taxi from Moline to Maquoketataxi taxi
    6h 18m

  7. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DSM - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Maquoketacar car
    6h
    $120–589

Des Moines (DSM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 179.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Maquoketa. However, you can take the bus to Iowa City then drive to Maquoketa. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Maquoketa in around 3h 26m.

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