There are 2 ways to get from Des Moines to Oelwein by bus, taxi, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Oelwein is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Oelwein is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between Des Moines and Oelwein is 157 miles. The road distance is 142 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Oelwein without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 43m and costs $95 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Des Moines to Oelwein, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Oelwein is 142 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Des Moines to Oelwein.
There are four+ hotels available in Oelwein.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Oelwein, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Oelwein. However, you can take the bus to Waterloo then take the taxi to Oelwein. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Oelwein in around 3h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Dolly's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 319-242-2011
- Website
- dollystaxi.com
First Call Taxi
- Phone
- +1 319-233-8294
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