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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Marshalltown by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    10h 48m
    $194–263

  2. Drive  440.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Marshalltowncar car 440.6 mi
    7h 53m
    $76–109

  3. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane IND - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Marshalltowncar car
    6h 41m
    $78–430

  4. Bus, taxi via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Waterloo to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    12h 52m
    $220–298

  5. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane IND - ALO
    2. Take the taxi from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    7h 46m
    $197–572

  6. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane IND - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Nevada, IAshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nevada, IA to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    7h 57m
    $227–737

Indianapolis (IND) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar120Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 48m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Marshalltown, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Marshalltown. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines then take the taxi to Marshalltown. Alternatively, you can drive from Indianapolis to Marshalltown in around 7h 53m.

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