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There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Hays by car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Drive 485.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Ames to Hayscar car 485.5 mi
    7h 57m
    $89–128
  2. Shuttle, fly to Hays 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 Hays Municipal Airport (HYS)plane plane DSM - HYS
    6h 50m
    $230–963
  3. Shuttle, fly to Dodge City Regional Airport, drive

    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 Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)plane plane DSM - DDC
    3. Drive from Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) to Hayscar car
    8h 28m
    $230–968

Des Moines (DSM) to Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Hays, KS, USA?

You can drive from Ames to Hays in around 7h 57m.

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