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How to get fromFort Madison to Iowaby train, taxi, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Fort Madison to Iowa by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    8h 2m
    $150–226
  2. Drive 161.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Madison to Des Moinescar car 161.8 mi
    3h 25m
    $30–43
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    9h 10m
    $87–232

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Fort Madison, IA, USA and Iowa, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Madison to Iowa. However, you can take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the taxi to SouthPark Mall Shelter, take the line 20 bus to Centre Station, walk to Moline Center Station, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort Madison to Des Moines via Kansas City, Union Station, North Loop, On Grand At 9Th Southbound Farside, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 9h 10m.

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