What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Cedar Falls?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Cedar Falls is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Cedar Falls?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Cedar Falls is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $17 - $25.

How far is it from Ames to Cedar Falls?

The distance between Ames and Cedar Falls is 161 miles. The road distance is 93.9 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Cedar Falls without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Cedar Falls without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $90 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Cedar Falls?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Ames to Cedar Falls, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ames to Cedar Falls?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Cedar Falls is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Ames to Cedar Falls.

Where can I stay near Cedar Falls?

There are 45+ hotels available in Cedar Falls.

Ames to Cedar Falls - 3 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Cedar Falls by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
4h 49m
$94–125
Drive 93.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Cedar Fallscar 93.3 mi
1h 39m
$17–25
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
6h 18m
$124–255

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Map of how to get from Ames to Cedar Falls.

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Distance: 160.5 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Cedar Falls, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Cedar Falls. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to Waterloo, walk to Central Transfer, then take the line 7 bus to Main St and W 18th St. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Cedar Falls in around 1h 39m.

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