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The cheapest way to get from Ames to Grimes is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Grimes is to taxi. Taking this option will cost $95 - $120 and takes 46 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Grimes. However, there are services departing from Ames, Ia and arriving at Grimes Walmart, Grm via 3Rd St / Grand Ave, Dsm and Crescent Chase / Nw86th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Ames and Grimes is 26 miles. The road distance is 43 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Grimes without a car is to bus and line 93 bus which takes 3h 43m and costs $19 - $28.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Ames to Grimes, including transfers.
Ames to Grimes bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Ames, Ia station.
Ames to Grimes bus services, operated by DART, arrive at Grimes Walmart, Grm station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Grimes is 43 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Ames to Grimes.
There are 102+ hotels available in Grimes. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
- Distance: 25.7 miles
- Duration: 3h 43m
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Grimes, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ames to Grimes via Des Moines, Ia, 3Rd St / Grand Ave, Dsm, and Crescent Chase / Nw86th St in around 3h 43m.
- Phone
- 1(800) 992-4618
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Ames, Ia to Des Moines, Ia
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18 - $26
- Book at
- burlingtontrailways.com
- Phone
- +1 515-283-8100
- Website
- ridedart.com
Bus from 3Rd St / Grand Ave, Dsm to Crescent Chase / Nw86th St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Website
- DART
Bus from Crescent Chase / Nw86th St to Grimes Walmart, Grm
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $0
- Website
- DART
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