What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Moline?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Moline is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Moline?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Moline is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Moline?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Moline station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Moline Center Station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Ames to Moline?

The distance between Ames and Moline is 204 miles. The road distance is 180.6 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Moline without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Moline without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $35 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Moline?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Ames to Moline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Moline bus from?

Ames to Moline bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Where does the Ames to Moline bus arrive?

Ames to Moline bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Ames to Moline?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Moline is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Ames to Moline.

Where can I stay near Moline?

There are 93+ hotels available in Moline.

Ames to Moline - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, plane, and shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Moline by bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des MoinesJefferson 801 / ...
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Moline Center StationGreyhound US0155S / ...
5h 30m
$38–111
Drive 179.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Moline179.5 mi
3h 23m
$33–48
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)FOD - MLI
9h 2m
$201–502
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)DSM - MLI
6h 28m
$173–741

Ames to Moline by bus

12Weekly Buses

5h 30mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 203.1 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Moline, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Moline Center Station via Des Moines in around 5h 30m.

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