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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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    9h 40m
    $94–151

  2. Drive 360.9 mi

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

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    12h
    $144–271

  4. Shuttle, 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 16m
    $205–893

  5. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    10h 21m
    $165–338

Ames to St. Louis by bus

Calendar18Weekly Buses
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 473.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

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 Kansas City and Kansas City Bus Station in around 9h 40m.

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