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How to get fromStory City to Des Moinesby taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Story City to Des Moines by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Story City to Amestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    1h 12m
    $56–71

  2. Drive  43.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Story City to Des Moinescar car 43.6 mi
    45 min
    $8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Story City to Des Moinestaxi taxi 43.6 mi
    45 min
    $100–120

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Story City, IA to Des Moines International Airportshuttle bus
    1h 31m
    $112–237

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  • Distance: 46.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

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

Executive Express operates a shuttle from Story City, IA to Des Moines International Airport on demand. Tickets cost $90–220 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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