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There are 8 ways to get from Ames to Arkansas by shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport

    best
    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 Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)plane plane DSM - LIT
    6h 20m
    $178–630

  2. Drive  578.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Little Rockcar car 578.8 mi
    11h 17m
    $106–153

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Union Stationtrain train
    17h 47m
    $279–446

  4. Bus, train via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Union Stationtrain train
    20h 7m
    $389–621

  5. Shuttle, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport

    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 Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane DSM - XNA
    6h 18m
    $252–940

  6. Shuttle, fly to Texarkana Regional Airport

    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 Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK)plane plane DSM - TXK
    6h 17m
    $172–623

  7. Shuttle, fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

    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 Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane plane DSM - FSM
    6h 8m
    $169–620

  8. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Longview Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Longview to Union Stationtrain train
    24h 43m
    $313–481

Ames to Arkansas by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration17h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Arkansas, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Arkansas. However, you can take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, walk to Des Moines (DSM) airport, fly to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT), then take the taxi to North Little Rock. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ames to Union Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 17h 47m.

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