There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Drake University by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ames to Des MoinesJefferson 801 / ...
54 min$16–57Drive 36.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ames to Drake University36.6 mi
40 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ames to Drake University36.6 mi
40 min$85–110Shuttle, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Take the taxi from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Drake University
56 min$96–208
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Drake University is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Drake University is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $10.
The distance between Ames and Drake University is 38 miles. The road distance is 36.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Drake University without a car is to bus which takes 54 min and costs $16 - $60.
It takes approximately 54 min to get from Ames to Drake University, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Drake University is 37 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Ames to Drake University.
There are 210+ hotels available in Drake University.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Drake University, IA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Ames to Des Moines twice daily. Tickets cost $3–45 and the journey takes 45 min.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $14–110
Cyclone Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-233-3324
Freedom Taxicab
- Phone
- +1 515-289-9800
Capitol Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-243-1111
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