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

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

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  1. Bus via Omaha

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    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Kearneybus bus
    8h 38m
    $133–187

  2. Drive 342.6 mi

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

  3. 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 13m
    $237–885

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kearneybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    9h 40m
    $70–122

  5. 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 53m
    $265–636

Des Moines (DSM) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 358.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Kearney via Des Moines, Omaha, NE, and Kearney in around 8h 38m.

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