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How to get fromIowa City to Esthervilleby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Estherville by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Fairmontbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Fairmont to Esthervilletaxi taxi
    8h 48m
    $202–283

  2. Drive 256.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Esthervillecar car 256.9 mi
    5h 9m
    $47–68

  3. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane CID - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Esthervillecar car
    7h 49m
    $143–708

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Jacksonbus bus
    8h 56m

  5. Fly to Sioux Falls, bus

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane plane CID - FSD
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Jacksonbus bus
    8h 14m
    $222–789

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 359.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Estherville via Des Moines, Albert Lea, and Jackson in around 8h 56m.

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