There are 3 ways to get from Iowa to Ames by bus, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Ames is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Ames is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $6 - $10.
The distance between Iowa and Ames is 36 miles. The road distance is 34.5 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 45 min and costs $11 - $60.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Iowa to Ames, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Ames is 35 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Iowa to Ames.
There are 48+ hotels available in Ames.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Ames, IA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Des Moines to Ames twice daily. Tickets cost $3–45 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
- $3–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $80–95
Freedom Taxicab
- Phone
- +1 515-289-9800
Capitol Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-243-1111
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