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How to get fromMarshalltown to Forest Cityby taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Marshalltown to Forest City by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Marshalltown to Amestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Ames to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2h 44m
    $200–252

  2. Drive 121 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Marshalltown to Forest Citycar car 121 mi
    2h 31m
    $23–32

  3. Taxi, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Marshalltown to Nevada, IAtaxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nevada, IA to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest Cityshuttle bus
    4h 53m
    $363–610

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  • Distance: 150 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Marshalltown, IA, USA and Forest City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Marshalltown to Forest City. However, you can take the taxi to Ames, take the bus to Clear Lake Jct., then take the taxi to Forest City. Alternatively, you can drive from Marshalltown to Forest City in around 2h 31m.

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