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How to get fromSaint Paul to Fort Dodgeby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from 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
    5h 19m
    $188–240

  2. Drive  217.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Fort Dodgecar car 217.1 mi
    3h 37m
    $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 32m
    $247–732

  4. 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 24m
    $81–418

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Saint Paul to Fort Dodge. However, you can take the bus to Ames then take the taxi to Fort Dodge. Alternatively, you can drive from Saint Paul to Fort Dodge in around 3h 37m.

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