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

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There are 8 ways to get from Ames to Lexington by shuttle, plane, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    best
    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 Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DSM - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    6h 39m
    $216–911

  2. Bus to Mason City, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Mason Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane MCW - LEX
    9h 3m
    $98–415

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    19h 19m
    $126–246

  4. Drive 658.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Lexingtoncar car 658.6 mi
    11h 46m
    $121–174

  5. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane FOD - LEX
    8h 23m
    $212–553

  6. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DSM - LEX
    8h 3m
    $164–672

  7. Bus, taxi, drive

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Paoli Walmartbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Paoli Walmart to Indiana University Southeasttaxi taxi
    5. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    20h 30m
    $244–386

  8. Bus, drive via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Corydon, INbus bus
    5. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    20h 44m
    $214–358

Des Moines (DSM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Lexington. However, you can take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, walk to Des Moines (DSM) airport, fly to Louisville International Airport (SDF), then drive to Lexington. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ames to Lexington via Des Moines, Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, Roy Wilkins @ W Broadway, Chestnut @ 8th, S 5th @ W Jefferson, and Middletown Station @ Target in around 19h 19m.

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