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How to get fromSpencer to Des Moinesby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Spencer to Des Moines by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Spencer to Jacksontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    10h 22m
    $240–327

  2. Drive 177.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Spencer to Des Moinescar car 177.9 mi
    3h 36m
    $33–47

  3. Taxi, bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the taxi from Spencer to Jacksontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    11h 2m
    $256–332

  4. Taxi, bus via Minneapolis #2

    1. Take the taxi from Spencer to Jacksontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    11h 17m
    $226–307

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 464.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Spencer, IA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Spencer to Des Moines. However, you can take the taxi to Jackson, take the bus to Sioux Falls, take the bus to Omaha, then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Spencer to Des Moines in around 3h 36m.

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