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How to get fromIowa City to Fort Dodgeby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Iowa City to Fort Dodge by bus, taxi, or car

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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 Amesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodgetaxi taxi
    4h 54m
    $167–220

  2. Drive 178 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Fort Dodgecar car 178 mi
    3h 7m
    $33–47

  3. Bus, taxi via Williams

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Williamsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Williams to Fort Dodgetaxi taxi
    5h
    $142–190

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  • Distance: 199.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Fort Dodge. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Ames, then take the taxi to Fort Dodge. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Fort Dodge in around 3h 7m.

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