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There are 5 ways to get from Memphis to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MEM - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 19m
    $281–1,291

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    17h 13m
    $67–301

  3. Drive 628.9 mi

    1. Drive from Memphis to Amescar car 628.9 mi
    11h 20m
    $115–166

  4. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane MEM - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    9h 21m
    $251–781

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    19h 27m
    $121–476

Memphis to Ames by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration17h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2ND STREET at JEFFERSON AVENUE to Ames via Memphis Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 17h 13m.

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