There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Amana Colonies by bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123 / ...
- Take the taxi from Iowa City to Amana Coloniestaxi
2h 40m$103–143Drive 96.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Amana Coloniescar 96.6 mi
1h 49m$18–26Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123 / ...
3h 20m$89–124
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Amana Colonies is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Amana Colonies is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $17 - $26.
The distance between Des Moines and Amana Colonies is 137 miles. The road distance is 97.1 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Amana Colonies without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 40m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Des Moines to Amana Colonies, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Amana Colonies is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Des Moines to Amana Colonies.
There are six+ hotels available in Amana Colonies.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Amana Colonies, IA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Iowa City twice daily. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Yellow Cab of Iowa City
- Phone
- +1 319-338-9777
- Website
- yellowcabic.com
Number 1 Cab
- Phone
- +1 319-930-2221
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