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

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There are 5 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)planeGEG - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
    7h 49m
    $432–1,795

  2. Bus

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

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to AmesbusJefferson 801 / ...
    35h 24m
    $161–492

  4. Drive 1,451.7 mi

    1. Drive from Spokane to Amescar1,451.7 mi
    22h 56m
    $265–383

  5. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)planeGEG - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
    10h 9m
    $372–1,185

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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