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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Ames to Rolandtaxi taxi
    1h 4m
    $64–82

  2. Drive 44.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Rolandcar car 44.8 mi
    49 min
    $9–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Rolandtaxi taxi 44.8 mi
    49 min
    $100–130

  4. Bus, line 1 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hyland Avenue at Lincoln Way Northbound to Duff Avenue at Kellogg Avenue Westboundbus bus 1
    3. Take the taxi from Duff Avenue at Kellogg Avenue Westbound to Rolandtaxi taxi
    1h 49m
    $55–73

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 50.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Roland. However, you can take the bus to Ames then take the taxi to Roland. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Roland in around 49 min.

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