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How to get fromAmes to East Lansingby bus, train, car, taxi, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or shuttle

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There are 11 ways to get from Ames to East Lansing by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 23m

  2. Drive 537.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to East Lansingcar car 537.7 mi
    9h 42m
    $99–142

  3. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    17h 43m
    $255–492

  4. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane FOD - LAN
    13h 28m
    $249–775

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    13h 28m

  6. Bus, train via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 18m
    $137–269

  7. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    16h 35m
    $112–207

  8. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    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 Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane DSM - LAN
    7h 3m
    $236–1,094

  9. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Detroit, 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 Detroit (DTW)plane plane DSM - DTW
    3. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    6h 43m
    $221–925

  10. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Bishop 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 Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane DSM - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    7h 53m
    $221–809

  11. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Gerald R. Ford 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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DSM - GRR
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    9h 39m

Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration14h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 596.8 mi
  • Duration: 13h 23m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Des Moines, Chicago, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 13h 28m.

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