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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Clinton is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Clinton is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Ames to Clinton?

The distance between Ames and Clinton is 246 miles. The road distance is 184.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Clinton without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 4m and costs $180 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Ames to Clinton, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ames to Clinton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Clinton is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Ames to Clinton.

Where can I stay near Clinton?

There are 17+ hotels available in Clinton.

Ames to Clinton - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, shuttle, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Clinton by bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or plane

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus
3. Take the taxi from Davenport to Clintontaxi
6h 4m
$185–247
Drive 183.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Clintoncar 183.4 mi
3h 25m
$34–49
Shuttle, fly, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane DSM - MLI
3. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Clintontaxi
6h 36m
$292–890
Bus, taxi via Iowa City
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenportbus
4. Take the taxi from Davenport to Clintontaxi
6h 49m
$167–229
Bus, taxi via East Moline
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Molinebus
3. Take the taxi from 20 St & 1 Ave to Clintontaxi
9h 3m
$175–238

Des Moines (DSM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

82Weekly Planes

5h 37mAverage Duration

$89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 244.8 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Clinton, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Clinton. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Davenport, then take the taxi to Clinton. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Clinton in around 3h 25m.

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