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How to get fromUrbandale to Forest Cityby taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Urbandale to Forest City by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Urbandale to Amestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Ames to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2h 43m
    $179–228

  2. Drive 126.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Urbandale to Forest Citycar car 126.5 mi
    2h 22m
    $24–34

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest Cityshuttle bus
    2h 48m
    $235–340

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  • Distance: 140.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Urbandale, IA, USA and Forest City, IA, USA?

Executive Express operates a shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest City on demand. Tickets cost $210–310 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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