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How to get fromDrake University to Amesby car, taxi, shuttle, or bus

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

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  1. Drive  32.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Drake University to Amescar car 32.9 mi
    47 min
    $6–9

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Drake University to Amestaxi taxi 32.9 mi
    47 min
    $75–95

  3. Taxi, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Drake University to Des Moines International Airport, IAtaxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    56 min
    $97–210

  4. Line 5 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 30Th St / Carpenter Ave, Dsm to Northglenn Dr / Johnston Public Library, Jstbus bus 5
    2. Take the taxi from Northglenn Dr / Johnston Public Library, Jst to Amestaxi taxi
    1h 20m
    $72–92

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  • Distance: 32.9 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Drake University, IA, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can drive from Drake University to Ames in around 47 min.

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