What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to St. Louis?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to St. Louis is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to St. Louis?

The fastest way to get from Ames to St. Louis is to shuttle and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $200 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and St. Louis?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Ames to St. Louis?

The distance between Ames and St. Louis is 316 miles. The road distance is 363 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to St. Louis without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to St. Louis without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 10h 15m and costs $55 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Ames to St. Louis?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Ames to St. Louis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to St. Louis bus from?

Ames to St. Louis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Where does the Ames to St. Louis bus arrive?

Ames to St. Louis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Ames to St. Louis?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to St. Louis is 363 miles. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Ames to St. Louis.

Where can I stay near St. Louis?

There are 392+ hotels available in St. Louis.

Ames to St. Louis - 5 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle, fly
best
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)plane DSM - STL
3h 38m
$205–993
Bus via Kansas City
cheapest
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 Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
10h 15m
$56–201
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
12h 36m
$56–196
Drive 360.9 mi
1. Drive from Ames to St. Louiscar 360.9 mi
7h 6m
$66–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Mt. Pleasantbus
3. Take the bus from Mt. Pleasant to St Louisbus
11h 35m
$102–257

Ames to St. Louis by bus

14Weekly Buses

10h 15mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ames to St. Louis.

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Distance: 314.6 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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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