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There are 5 ways to get from Maquoketa to Des Moines by car, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Drive from Maquoketa to Iowa Citycar car
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    3h 45m
    $33–52

  2. Drive  171 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Maquoketa to Des Moinescar car 171 mi
    3h 26m
    $30–43

  3. Taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Maquoketa to Moline-Airport-MLItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MLI - DSM
    4h 51m
    $230–559

  4. Taxi, bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the taxi from Maquoketa to Moline Center Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    4h 54m
    $174–220

  5. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Maquoketa to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CID - DSM
    5h 31m
    $84–389

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar96Weekly Planes
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Maquoketa, IA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Maquoketa to Des Moines. However, you can drive to Iowa City then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Maquoketa to Des Moines in around 3h 26m.

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