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

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Williamstaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Williams to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 803
    2h 30m
    $134–167

  2. Drive 82.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Dodge to West Des Moinescar car 82.2 mi
    1h 53m
    $15–22

  3. Taxi, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Boone, IAtaxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Boone, IA to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2h 39m
    $213–372

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 114 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort Dodge to West Des Moines. However, you can take the taxi to Williams, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to West Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Fort Dodge to West Des Moines in around 1h 53m.

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