There are 3 ways to get from Waukee to Ames by car, taxi, or shuttle
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Drive 41.2 mi
best- Drive from Waukee to Amescar 41.2 mi
1h 1m$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waukee to Amestaxi 41.2 mi
1h 1m$95–120Taxi, shuttle
- Take the taxi from Waukee to Des Moines International Airport, IAtaxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
1h 14m$121–238
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waukee to Ames is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Waukee to Ames is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $7 - $11.
The distance between Waukee and Ames is 41 miles. The road distance is 41.5 miles.
The best way to get from Waukee to Ames without a car is to taxi which takes 1h 1m and costs $95 - $120.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive 41.5 miles from Waukee to Ames.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukee to Ames is 41 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Waukee to Ames.
There are 43+ hotels available in Ames.
What companies run services between Waukee, IA, USA and Ames, IA, USA?
You can drive from Waukee to Ames in around 1h 1m.
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $40–120
Capitol Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-243-1111
Freedom Taxicab
- Phone
- +1 515-289-9800
Capitol Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-243-1111
Freedom Taxicab
- Phone
- +1 515-289-9800
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