What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Council Bluffs?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Council Bluffs is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Council Bluffs?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Council Bluffs is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $28 - $45.

How far is it from Ames to Council Bluffs?

The distance between Ames and Council Bluffs is 171 miles. The road distance is 157.1 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Council Bluffs without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Council Bluffs without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $90 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Council Bluffs?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Ames to Council Bluffs, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ames to Council Bluffs?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Council Bluffs is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Ames to Council Bluffs.

Where can I stay near Council Bluffs?

There are 269+ hotels available in Council Bluffs.

Ames to Council Bluffs - 3 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Council Bluffs by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
3h 37m
$95–130
Drive 156.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Council Bluffscar 156.1 mi
2h 49m
$29–42
Shuttle, bus, line 41 bus
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 Omaha, NEbus
3. Take the bus from Farnam St & 18th NE to Broadway & 16th NWbus 43 / ...
6h 1m
$125–260

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Distance: 169.6 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Council Bluffs. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to Omaha, NE, walk to Farnam St & 18th NE, then take the line 43 bus to Broadway & 28th SW. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Council Bluffs in around 2h 49m.

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