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How to get fromSpokane to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus, train, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Spokane to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GEG - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 58m
    $472–1,995

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus
    31h 5m
    $144–601

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    35h 27m
    $160–386

  4. Drive 1,451.7 mi

    1. Drive from Spokane to Amescar car 1,451.7 mi
    23h 3m
    $265–383

  5. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane GEG - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    14h 41m
    $382–1,285

  6. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane GEG - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Amesbus bus
    9h 51m
    $272–1,400

Spokane to Ames by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration31h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Spokane to Ames via Billings, Dickinson, and Minneapolis in around 31h 5m.

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