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

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There are 4 ways to get from Tulsa to Ames by bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
    10h 40m
    $44–238

  2. Drive 461.6 mi

    1. Drive from Tulsa to Amescar461.6 mi
    8h 29m
    $85–122

  3. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Des Moines (DSM)planeTUL - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
    7h 3m
    $222–992

  4. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)planeTUL - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
    7h 54m
    $242–682

Tulsa to Ames by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Tulsa, OK, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tulsa to Ames via Kansas City and Des Moines in around 10h 40m.

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