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How to get fromSouth Dakota to Fort Dodgeby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from South Dakota to Fort Dodge by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodgetaxi taxi
    13h 35m
    $254–338

  2. Drive 204.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sioux Falls to Fort Dodgecar car 204.1 mi
    3h 27m
    $38–54

  3. Bus, taxi via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodgetaxi taxi
    16h 35m
    $264–358

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 560.3 mi
  • Duration: 13h 35m

What companies run services between South Dakota, USA and Fort Dodge, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from South Dakota to Fort Dodge. However, you can take the line 7 bus to The Bus Stop, take the line 19 bus to Maple/Career NE corner, walk to Sioux Falls, take the bus to Minneapolis, take the bus to Ames, then take the taxi to Fort Dodge. Alternatively, you can drive from Sioux Falls to Fort Dodge in around 3h 27m.

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