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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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)planeSEA - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
    9h 7m
    $292–1,104

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to AmesbusJefferson 801 / ...
    43h 44m
    $180–1,648

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
    37h 25m
    $187–714

  4. Drive 1,729.7 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Amescar1,729.7 mi
    27h 24m
    $316–456

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)planeSEA - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
    10h 17m
    $278–747

  6. Fly King County International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Des Moines (DSM)planeBFI - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
    8h 57m
    $303–1,193

Seattle to Ames by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration37h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ames via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, and Minneapolis in around 37h 25m.

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