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How to get fromAmes to Albuquerqueby shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Albuquerque by shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane DSM - ABQ
    7h 32m
    $302–1,391

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    24h 34m
    $121–451

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 45m
    $133–286

  4. Drive 1,007.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Albuquerquecar car 1,007.4 mi
    17h 54m
    $184–266

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane DSM - SAF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    7h 50m
    $287–1,025

  6. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ames to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane MSP - ABQ
    8h 47m
    $180–994

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

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration24h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Albuquerque Bus Station via Des Moines and Denver Union Station in around 25h 45m.

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