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How to get fromAmes to Corvallisby taxi, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Corvallis by taxi, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, bus

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    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane FOD - EUG
    3. Take the bus from Eugene Airport to Corvallis Downtownbus bus
    20h 56m
    $259–686

  2. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane DSM - EUG
    3. Take the bus from Eugene Airport to Corvallis Downtownbus bus
    9h 12m
    $226–905

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Corvallisbus bus
    42h 30m
    $420–618

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Corvallisbus bus
    45h 59m
    $520–1,200

  5. Drive  1,818.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Corvalliscar car 1,818.2 mi
    30h 35m
    $332–480

  6. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Portland International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DSM - PDX
    3. Take the bus from Portland International Airport to Corvallis: Courtyard by Marriottbus bus
    10h 26m
    $282–955

  7. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane FOD - PDX
    3. Take the bus from Portland International Airport to Corvallis: Courtyard by Marriottbus bus
    10h 42m
    $305–786

Ames to Corvallis by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration42h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,555.3 mi
  • Duration: 20h 56m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Corvallis, OR, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Corvallis via Minneapolis, Billings, Spokane, and Spokane Station in around 42h 30m.

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