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How to get fromErie to Amesby plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Erie to Ames by plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ERI - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 40m
    $212–942

  2. Fly to Mason City, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane ERI - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus bus
    12h 47m
    $80–442

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    18h 19m
    $116–311

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    19h 24m
    $97–260

  5. Drive 761 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Amescar car 761 mi
    13h 24m
    $139–201

  6. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    20h 32m
    $175–442

Erie to Ames by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Erie to Ames via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 19h 24m.

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