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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Jacksonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Jackson to Spencertaxi taxi
    10h 32m
    $239–326

  2. Drive 177.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Spencercar car 177.6 mi
    3h 37m
    $33–47

  3. Bus, taxi via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Jacksonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jackson to Spencertaxi taxi
    11h 17m
    $255–330

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  • Distance: 465 mi
  • Duration: 10h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Spencer. However, you can take the bus to Omaha, NE, take the bus to Sioux Falls, take the bus to Jackson, then take the taxi to Spencer. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Spencer in around 3h 37m.

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