There are 4 ways to get from Drake University to Ames by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus Jefferson 804 / ...
49 min$16–56Drive 32.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Drake University to Amescar 32.9 mi
48 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Drake University to Amestaxi 32.9 mi
48 min$75–95Taxi, shuttle
- Take the taxi from Drake University to Des Moines International Airport, IAtaxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
57 min$95–208
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drake University to Ames is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Drake University to Ames is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $6 - $9.
The distance between Drake University and Ames is 35 miles. The road distance is 33.1 miles.
The best way to get from Drake University to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 49 min and costs $16 - $60.
It takes approximately 49 min to get from Drake University to Ames, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Drake University to Ames is 33 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Drake University to Ames.
There are 56+ hotels available in Ames.
What companies run services between Drake University, IA, USA and Ames, IA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Des Moines to Ames twice daily. Tickets cost $3–40 and the journey takes 40 min.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $15–95
Freedom Taxicab
- Phone
- +1 515-289-9800
Capitol Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-243-1111
Freedom Taxicab
- Phone
- +1 515-289-9800
Capitol Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-243-1111
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