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How to get fromAmes to Kearneyby taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Kearney by taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus via Omaha

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha to Kearneybus bus
    7h 28m
    $191–243

  2. Drive  342.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Kearneycar car 342.6 mi
    5h 46m
    $63–91

  3. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane FOD - EAR
    5h 47m
    $260–646

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kearneybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    8h 29m
    $130–173

  5. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly

    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 Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane DSM - EAR
    6h 20m
    $197–665

Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Kearney, NE, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Kearney. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to Omaha, NE, take the bus to Kearney, then take the taxi to Kearney. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Kearney in around 5h 46m.

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