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There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Key West by shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Shuttle, fly

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    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 Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane DSM - EYW
    6h 47m
    $313–1,303

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Streetbus bus Lks
    2d 16h
    $656–1,424

  3. Bus, train via Newark

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus bus
    6. Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Streetbus bus Lks
    2d 18h
    $586–1,274

  4. Drive 1,710.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Key Westcar car 1,710.4 mi
    30h 48m
    $313–451

  5. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Streetbus bus Lks
    2d 18h
    $724–1,609

Ames to Key West by bus, foot, train, and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$656Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Key West, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Key West. However, you can take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, walk to Des Moines (DSM) airport, fly to Key West International Airport (EYW), then take the taxi to Key West. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ames to N Roosevelt & 3rd Street via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Miami Amtrak Station, Miami Airport Station, Big Pine Key, and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 in around 2d 16h.

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