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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Amesby plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Ames by plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ABQ - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 48m
    $250–1,141

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    24h 50m
    $111–264

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    24h 19m
    $126–348

  4. Drive 1,003.8 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Amescar car 1,003.8 mi
    18h 6m
    $184–265

  5. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SAF - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 53m
    $316–1,125

Albuquerque to Ames by train, tram, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Ames via Denver Union Station and Des Moines in around 24h 50m.

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