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How to get fromSpencer to Iowa Cityby taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Spencer to Iowa City by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Spencer to Jacksontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    9h 52m
    $251–332

  2. Drive 265.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Spencer to Iowa Citycar car 265.9 mi
    5h 9m
    $49–71

  3. Drive, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Spencer to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FOD - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 7m

  4. Taxi, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the taxi from Spencer to Jacksontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 7m
    $234–312

  5. Taxi, bus via Clear Lake

    1. Take the taxi from Spencer to Jacksontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    10h 27m
    $244–331

Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 408 mi
  • Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Spencer, IA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Spencer to Iowa City. However, you can take the taxi to Jackson, take the bus to Albert Lea, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Spencer to Iowa City in around 5h 9m.

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