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How to get fromFort Dodge to Iowa Cityby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fort Dodge to Iowa City by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Amestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    5h 1m
    $170–220

  2. Drive 178.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Dodge to Iowa Citycar car 178.3 mi
    3h 7m
    $33–47

  3. Taxi, bus via Williams

    1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Williamstaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Williams to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    5h 15m
    $145–194

  4. Taxi, bus via Williams #2

    1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Williamstaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Williams to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    5h 20m
    $129–174

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 201.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Fort Dodge, IA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Dodge to Iowa City. However, you can take the taxi to Ames, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Fort Dodge to Iowa City in around 3h 7m.

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