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How to get fromEmmetsburg to Des Moinesby car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Emmetsburg to Des Moines by car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Emmetsburg to Fairmontcar car
    2. Take the bus from Fairmont to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    10h 43m
    $114–173

  2. Drive  154.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Emmetsburg to Des Moinescar car 154.6 mi
    3h 1m
    $28–40

  3. Drive, shuttle

    1. Drive from Emmetsburg to Forest Citycar car
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Forest City to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    4h 6m
    $239–349

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  • Distance: 467.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Emmetsburg to Des Moines. However, you can drive to Fairmont, take the bus to Minneapolis, then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Emmetsburg to Des Moines in around 3h 1m.

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