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How to get fromAmes to Forest Cityby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Forest City by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Clear Lake Jct. to Forest Citytaxi taxi
    1h 55m
    $106–137

  2. Drive 88.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Forest Citycar car 88.1 mi
    1h 50m
    $17–24

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest Cityshuttle bus
    3h 45m
    $292–500

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  • Distance: 109.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Forest City, IA, USA?

You can take a shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Forest City via Des Moines International Airport, IA in around 3h 45m.

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