There are 2 ways to get from Ames to Spencer by bus, taxi, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Ames to Spencer is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Spencer is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $28 - $45.
The distance between Ames and Spencer is 416 miles. The road distance is 154.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Spencer without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 26m and costs $170 - $340.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Ames to Spencer, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Spencer is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Ames to Spencer.
There are nine+ hotels available in Spencer.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Spencer, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Ames to Spencer. However, you can take the bus to Burnsville, take the bus to Jackson, then take the taxi to Spencer. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Spencer in around 2h 58m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Burnsville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Burnsville to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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