What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Clarksville?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Clarksville is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Clarksville?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Clarksville is to shuttle and fly and bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $210 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Clarksville?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Clarksville. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Clarksville Park & Ride via Kansas City Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.

How far is it from Ames to Clarksville?

The distance between Ames and Clarksville is 632 miles. The road distance is 616 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Clarksville without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Clarksville without a car is to bus which takes 16h 34m and costs $160 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Clarksville?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Ames to Clarksville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Clarksville bus from?

Ames to Clarksville bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Where does the Ames to Clarksville bus arrive?

Ames to Clarksville bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Ames to Clarksville?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Clarksville is 616 miles. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Ames to Clarksville.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ames to Clarksville?

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Where can I stay near Clarksville?

There are 261+ hotels available in Clarksville.

Ames to Clarksville - 5 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Clarksville by shuttle, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), or train

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Shuttle, fly, bus
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA)plane DSM - BNA
3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus
5h 57m
$210–792
Drive 612.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Clarksvillecar 612.5 mi
11h 57m
$112–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus
16h 34m
$164–256
Bus via Carbondale
1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
4. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus
16h 59m
$163–266
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus
18h 54m
$199–361

Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA) flights

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2h 57mAverage Duration

$91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 628.3 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Clarksville, TN, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Clarksville via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Clarksville Park & Ride in around 16h 34m.

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