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How to get fromAmes to St. Louisby bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, shuttle or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ames to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 15m
    $61–206

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    12h 29m
    $81–281

  3. Drive 360.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to St. Louiscar car 360.9 mi
    7h 8m
    $66–96

  4. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly

    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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DSM - STL
    6h 38m
    $285–1,393

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ames to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSP - STL
    6h 59m
    $153–946

Ames to St. Louis by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to St Louis Bus Station via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station in around 10h 15m.

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