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How to get fromMaquoketa to Des Moinesby car, bus, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Maquoketa to Des Moines by car, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Drive from Maquoketa to Iowa Citycar car
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    3h 45m
    $30–53

  2. Drive 171 mi

    1. Drive from Maquoketa to Des Moinescar car 171 mi
    3h 26m
    $32–46

  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 53m
    $264–757

  4. Taxi, bus via Davenport

    1. Take the taxi from Maquoketa to 65th & Welcome Waytaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    5h 54m
    $146–191

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Maquoketa to Molinetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Moline to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1209
    6h 49m

  6. 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 13m
    $219–1,138

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

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 180.2 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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