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

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There are 4 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 Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Iowa Citybus bus
    12h 52m
    $256–362

  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
    8h 52m

  4. 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 Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    14h 22m
    $243–347

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 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 Sioux Falls, take the bus to Omaha, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Spencer to Iowa City in around 5h 9m.

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