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How to get fromSpringfield to Amesby bus, car, plane, shuttle or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Ames by bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
    8h 42m
    $47–228

  2. Drive 364.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Amescar364.3 mi
    7h 11m
    $67–96

  3. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Des Moines (DSM)planeSGF - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
    5h 48m
    $236–959

  4. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)planeSGF - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
    7h 29m
    $236–629

  5. Fly to Mason City, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Mason City (MCW)planeSGF - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus
    9h 40m
    $104–499

Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar110Weekly Planes
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Springfield to Ames via Springfield, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 8h 42m.

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