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

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

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  1. Line 17 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from E University Ave / Pennsylvania Ave, Dsm to 8Th St Sw / #3820, Altbus bus 17
    2. Take the taxi from 8Th St Sw / #3820, Alt to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    1h 11m
    $102–122

  2. Drive 49.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Marshalltowncar car 49.7 mi
    1h 2m
    $10–14

  3. Line 17 bus, taxi via Outlets Of Des Moines, Alt

    1. Take the bus from E University Ave / Pennsylvania Ave, Dsm to Outlets Of Des Moines, Altbus bus 17
    2. Take the taxi from Outlets Of Des Moines, Alt to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    1h 17m
    $102–122

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Marshalltowntaxi taxi 49.7 mi
    1h 2m
    $110–140

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 50.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Marshalltown. However, you can take the line 17 bus to 8Th St Sw / #3820, Alt then take the taxi to Marshalltown. Alternatively, you can take the line 17 bus to Outlets Of Des Moines, Alt then take the taxi to Marshalltown.

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