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How to get fromDes Moines to Polk Cityby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Polk City by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 5 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Platform A to Northglenn Dr / Morningside Dr, Jstbus bus 5
    2. Take the taxi from Northglenn Dr / Morningside Dr, Jst to Polk Citytaxi taxi
    55 min
    $24–29

  2. Drive 15.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Polk Citycar car 15.6 mi
    23 min
    $3–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Polk Citytaxi taxi 15.6 mi
    23 min
    $35–45

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 20.9 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Polk City. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Northglenn Dr / Morningside Dr, Jst then take the taxi to Polk City. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Polk City.

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