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How to get fromAmes to Cedar Rapidsby taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Cedar Rapids by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    4h 23m

  2. Drive 107.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Cedar Rapidscar car 107.9 mi
    1h 57m
    $20–29

  3. Taxi, bus via 1st Ave & 29th St

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    5h 3m

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    5h 51m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 170.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Ames to Cedar Rapids. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to Iowa City, then take the bus to GTC Bay 9. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Cedar Rapids in around 1h 57m.

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