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How to get fromWest Des Moines to Fort Dodgeby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from West Des Moines to Fort Dodge by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Williamsbus bus Jefferson 804
    2. Take the taxi from Williams to Fort Dodgetaxi taxi
    2h 20m
    $129–167

  2. Drive 82.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Des Moines to Fort Dodgecar car 82.3 mi
    1h 53m
    $15–22

  3. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Boone, IAshuttle bus
    2. Take the taxi from Boone, IA to Fort Dodgetaxi taxi
    2h 40m
    $213–381

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 110.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between West Des Moines, IA, USA and Fort Dodge, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from West Des Moines to Fort Dodge. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to Williams, then take the taxi to Fort Dodge. Alternatively, you can drive from West Des Moines to Fort Dodge in around 1h 53m.

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