What is the cheapest way to get from Muscatine to Ames?

The cheapest way to get from Muscatine to Ames is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Muscatine to Ames?

The fastest way to get from Muscatine to Ames is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $26 - $40.

How far is it from Muscatine to Ames?

The distance between Muscatine and Ames is 183 miles. The road distance is 156.4 miles.

How do I travel from Muscatine to Ames without a car?

The best way to get from Muscatine to Ames without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $210 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Muscatine to Ames?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Muscatine to Ames, including transfers.

Can I drive from Muscatine to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Muscatine to Ames is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Muscatine to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 55+ hotels available in Ames.

Muscatine to Ames - 3 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Muscatine to Ames by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Muscatine to Iowa Citytaxi
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi
3h 48m
$217–275
Drive 155.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Muscatine to Amescar 155.5 mi
3h 22m
$27–39
Taxi, bus, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Muscatine to Iowa Citytaxi
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
4h 39m
$257–410

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Distance: 182 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Muscatine, IA, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Muscatine to Ames. However, you can take the taxi to Iowa City, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Ames. Alternatively, you can drive from Muscatine to Ames in around 3h 22m.

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