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

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There are 3 ways to get from Iowa City to Spencer 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 Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Jacksonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Jackson to Spencertaxi taxi
    9h 22m
    $251–330

  2. Drive 263.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Spencercar car 263.8 mi
    5h 11m
    $49–70

  3. Bus, taxi via Des Moines

    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
    4. Take the taxi from Jackson to Spencertaxi taxi
    9h 32m
    $228–314

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  • Distance: 397.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Spencer. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Albert Lea, take the bus to Jackson, then take the taxi to Spencer. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Spencer in around 5h 11m.

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