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How to get fromFort Dodge to Ottumwaby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fort Dodge to Ottumwa 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 Ottumwabus bus
    4h 25m
    $182–230

  2. Drive 175.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Dodge to Ottumwacar car 175.2 mi
    3h 9m
    $32–47

  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 Ottumwabus bus
    4h 45m
    $140–184

  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 Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 5m
    $124–165

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 176.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort Dodge to Ottumwa. However, you can take the taxi to Ames, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the bus to Ottumwa. Alternatively, you can drive from Fort Dodge to Ottumwa in around 3h 9m.

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