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How to get fromWichita to Amesby bus, train, car, plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound) or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Wichita to Ames by bus, train, car, plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
    9h 30m
    $79–208

  2. Bus via Wichita Bus Stop

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
    9h 40m
    $49–212

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Newton Station to Kansas Citytrain
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
    12h 30m

  4. Drive 416.7 mi

    1. Drive from Wichita to Amescar416.7 mi
    6h 55m
    $76–110

  5. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Des Moines (DSM)planeICT - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
    5h 51m
    $223–917

  6. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)planeICT - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
    7h 55m
    $243–617

Wichita to Ames by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Wichita, KS, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to Ames via 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 9h 30m.

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