How to get fromAmes to Waukeeby bus, taxi, car or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Waukee by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Waukeetaxi
1h 12m
$55–77
Drive 41.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Waukeecar 41.6 mi
1h
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Waukeetaxi 41.6 mi
1h
$95–120
Shuttle, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Take the taxi from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Waukeetaxi
1h 13m
$122–240

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Map of how to get from Ames to Waukee.

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Distance: 49 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Waukee, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Waukee. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines then take the taxi to Waukee. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Waukee in around 1h.

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Waukee(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

Waukee is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 23,940 at the time of the 2020 U.S. Census. It is part of the Des Moines – West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Waukee

Living History Farms(Opens in a new window)

Living History Farms is a 500-acre open-air museum located in Urbandale, Iowa. The museum's mission is to educate visitors and demonstrate the past 300 years of Iowa's agricultural history. As its name implies, the museum follows the methodology of living history in depicting the lives of people living on farms in the years of 1700, 1850, and 1900, engaging in various agricultural activities. Dr. William G. Murray, an agricultural economist from Iowa State University and two-time gubernatorial candidate, founded the organization, which opened to the public in 1970. Dr. Murray's passion was not to have a museum where people viewed things under glass, but rather a place where history was lived.

Des Moines Art Center(Opens in a new window)

The Des Moines Art Center is an art museum with an extensive collection of paintings, sculpture, modern art and mixed media. It was established in 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Principal Park(Opens in a new window)

Principal Park, formerly Sec Taylor Stadium, is a minor league baseball stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. It is the home field of the Pacific Coast League's Iowa Cubs.

Wells Fargo Arena(Opens in a new window)

Wells Fargo Arena is a 16,980-seat multi-purpose arena in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Part of the Iowa Events Center, the arena opened on July 12, 2005, at a cost of $117 million. Named for title sponsor Wells Fargo, the arena replaced the aging Veterans Memorial Auditorium as the Des Moines area's primary venue for sporting events and concerts. The first event held at the arena was Tony Hawk's Boom-Boom Huck Jam, on July 14, while its first concert, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, with The Black Crowes, was held on July 18.

Places to stay in Waukee

Sleep Inn Waukee-West Des Moines(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

MainStay Suites Waukee-West Des Moines(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Comfort Inn & Suites West Des Moines(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

West Des Moines Marriott(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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