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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ames to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    10h
    $85–157

  2. Drive 360.9 mi

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

  3. 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 8m
    $215–993

  4. 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
    7h 4m
    $170–782

Ames to St. Louis by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest 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 in around 10h.

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