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How to get fromIowa City to Osageby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Iowa City to Osage 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 Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Clear Lake Jct. to Osagetaxi taxi
    5h 59m
    $183–248

  2. Drive 150.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Osagecar car 150.2 mi
    2h 49m
    $28–40

  3. Bus, taxi via Mason City Airport (MCW)

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Mason Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mason City to Osagetaxi taxi
    6h 16m
    $183–248

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  • Distance: 264.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Osage. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Clear Lake Jct., then take the taxi to Osage. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Osage in around 2h 49m.

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