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How to get fromClemson to Amesby taxi, plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Clemson to Ames by taxi, plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Taxi to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

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    1. Take the taxi from Clemson to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)taxi
    2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Des Moines (DSM)planeGSP - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
    6h 32m
    $379–1,319

  2. Drive 980.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Clemson to Amescar980.1 mi
    18h 8m
    $179–259

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anderson, SC to AtlantabusNyc
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
    29h 4m
    $204–502

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Clemson Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
    40h 44m
    $261–1,288

  5. Drive to Asheville Regional Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Drive from Clemson to Asheville-Airport-AVLcar
    2. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Des Moines (DSM)planeAVL - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
    7h 5m
    $233–959

  6. Taxi to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Clemson to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)taxi
    2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)planeGSP - FOD
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
    8h 38m
    $349–859

  7. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Anderson, SC to Atlantabus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Des Moines (DSM)planeATL - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
    7h 34m
    $271–937

  8. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Clemson Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Des Moines (DSM)planeCLT - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
    9h 23m
    $257–1,007

  9. Bus via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Anderson, SC to AtlantabusNyc
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign to Des Moinesbus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
    30h 30m
    $228–493

  10. Train, bus via Cary

    1. Take the train from Clemson Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain
    3. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
    43h 10m
    $269–721

Clemson to Ames by train, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration40h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Clemson, SC, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Clemson to Ames via Anderson, SC, Atlanta, Buford Hwy @ Mcelroy Rd, Doraville Station, Doraville Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 29h 4m.

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