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How to get fromDes Moines to Waukonby bus, car, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 2nd Ave. SW & 3rd St. SW to Preston Fairgroundsbus bus
    4. Drive from Preston Fairgrounds to Waukoncar car
    8h 44m
    $92–134

  2. Drive 199.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Waukoncar car 199.7 mi
    4h 8m
    $37–53

  3. Fly to Rochester, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (RST)plane plane DSM - RST
    2. Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Waukoncar car
    6h 6m
    $109–515

  4. Fly to La Crosse, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to La Crosse (LSE)plane plane DSM - LSE
    2. Take the taxi from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Waukontaxi taxi
    5h 47m
    $233–721

Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (RST) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Waukon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 309.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Waukon. However, you can take the bus to Albert Lea, take the bus to Rochester, walk to 2nd Ave. SW & 3rd St. SW, take the bus to Preston Fairgrounds, then drive to Waukon. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Waukon in around 4h 8m.

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