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How to get fromDes Moines to Nauvooby bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Nauvoo by bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlington IAbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the taxi from Burlington IA to Nauvootaxi taxi
    3h 51m
    $100–142

  2. Drive 171.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Nauvoocar car 171.1 mi
    3h 44m
    $32–46

  3. Bus, taxi via Ottumwa

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Burlington IAbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Burlington IA to Nauvootaxi taxi
    4h 26m
    $117–158

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1208 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Fort Madisonbus bus Btw 1489
    6h 17m
    $113–157

  5. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Fort Madisonbus bus Btw 1489
    6h 22m
    $93–139

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  • Distance: 186 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Nauvoo via Iowa City and Fort Madison in around 6h 17m.

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