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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Springfield by bus, car, shuttle, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus
    9h 22m
    $46–224

  2. Drive 364.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Springfieldcar364.7 mi
    7h 8m
    $67–97

  3. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeDSM - SGF
    6h 22m
    $218–860

  4. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeFOD - SGF
    6h 5m
    $231–581

  5. Bus to Mason City, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Mason Citybus
    2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeMCW - SGF
    7h 20m
    $94–457

  6. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeDSM - STL
    3. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    7h 30m
    $242–1,070

Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Springfield via Des Moines, Kansas City, and Springfield in around 9h 22m.

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