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How to get fromFort Dodge to Des Moinesby taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, bus via Williams

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Williamstaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Williams to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 803
    2h 15m
    $111–139

  2. Drive 87.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Dodge to Des Moinescar car 87.4 mi
    1h 50m
    $16–23

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Amestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    1h 56m
    $152–185

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  • Distance: 104.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort Dodge to Des Moines. However, you can take the taxi to Williams then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Ames then take the bus to Des Moines.

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