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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Ames by plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAN - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 13m
    $255–1,208

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak 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
    14h 24m
    $75–254

  3. Train, bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus
    19h 34m
    $120–393

  4. Drive 533.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lansing to Amescar car 533.7 mi
    9h 34m
    $98–141

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop 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
    17h 29m
    $98–255

Lansing to Ames by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Ames via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 17h 29m.

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