What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Clive?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Clive is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 54 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Clive?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Clive is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $6 - $10.

How far is it from Ames to Clive?

The distance between Ames and Clive is 42 miles. The road distance is 37.1 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Clive without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Clive without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h and costs $25 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Clive?

It takes approximately 1h to get from Ames to Clive, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ames to Clive?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Clive is 37 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Ames to Clive.

Where can I stay near Clive?

There are 200+ hotels available in Clive.

Ames to Clive - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Clive by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Clivetaxi
1h
$25–68
Drive 36.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Clivecar 36.9 mi
54 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Clivetaxi 36.9 mi
54 min
$85–110
Shuttle, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Take the taxi from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Clivetaxi
1h
$104–217

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 41.4 mi
Duration: 1h

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

There is no direct connection from Ames to Clive. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines then take the taxi to Clive. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Clive in around 54 min.

Bus operators

Other operators

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