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How to get fromIowa City to Algonaby bus, shuttle, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Iowa City to Algona by bus, shuttle, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest Cityshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Forest City to Algonataxi taxi
    6h 18m
    $382–527

  2. Drive  215 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Algonacar car 215 mi
    4h 2m
    $40–57

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Map of how to get from Iowa City to Algona.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Algona. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the taxi to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the shuttle to Forest City, then take the taxi to Algona. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Algona in around 4h 2m.

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