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How to get fromSeattle to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 12m
    $178–643

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus
    39h 10m
    $414–652

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    42h 48m
    $490–1,114

  4. Drive  1,729.7 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Amescar car 1,729.7 mi
    27h 6m
    $316–456

  5. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane SEA - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    10h 17m
    $238–623

  6. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    43h 52m
    $422–729

Seattle to Ames by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration39h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$414Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,516.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Greyhound to Ames via Spokane, Billings, and Minneapolis in around 39h 10m.

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