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

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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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)plane plane SEA - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 30m
    $306–1,196

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SEA - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Amesbus bus
    11h 1m
    $166–801

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus
    37h 25m
    $187–722

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    43h 47m
    $179–1,600

  5. Drive 1,729.7 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Amescar car 1,729.7 mi
    27h 34m
    $316–456

  6. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PDX - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    9h 54m
    $394–1,668

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

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BFI - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 58m
    $323–1,293

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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