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 245 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 taxi and bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $210 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 - 6 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Clinton by taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Stationbus
3. Take the taxi from Moline Center Station to Clintontaxi
5h 13m
$212–263
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 25m
$272–780
Taxi, bus via Iowa City
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
4. Take the taxi from Moline Center Station to Clintontaxi
5h 58m
$211–261
Taxi, bus via East Moline
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Stationbus
3. Take the taxi from 20 St & 1 Ave to Clintontaxi
6h 8m
$193–254
Shuttle, bus, taxi
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 Moline Center Stationbus
3. Take the taxi from 20 St & 1 Ave to Clintontaxi
7h 35m
$223–384

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

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5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 243.6 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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 taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to Moline Center Station, then take the taxi to Clinton. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Clinton in around 3h 25m.

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