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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to Fort Dodgeby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fort Dodge by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    2. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodgetaxi taxi
    6h 46m
    $187–247

  2. Drive 216.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fort Dodgecar car 216.8 mi
    3h 41m
    $40–58

  3. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Boone, IAshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Boone, IA to Fort Dodgetaxi taxi
    5h 40m
    $284–964

  4. Bus, taxi via Marshall & Otis Station

    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    2. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodgetaxi taxi
    6h 48m
    $187–248

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSP - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Fort Dodgecar car
    5h 27m
    $83–390

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 285.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Fort Dodge, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fort Dodge. However, you can take the vehicle to Union Depot Station, walk to St. Paul, take the bus to Ames, then take the taxi to Fort Dodge. Alternatively, you can drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fort Dodge in around 3h 41m.

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