What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Galena?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Galena is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Galena?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Galena is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Ames to Galena?

The distance between Ames and Galena is 301 miles. The road distance is 192 miles.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Ames to Galena, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ames to Galena?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Galena is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Ames to Galena.

Where can I stay near Galena?

There are 100+ hotels available in Galena.

Ames to Galena - 4 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Galena by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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Taxi, bus, drive
best
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Stationbus
3. Drive from 20 St & 1 Ave to Galenacar
7h 13m
$116–160
Drive 190.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Galenacar 190.9 mi
3h 29m
$35–51
Taxi, bus, drive 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. Drive from Burlington Coat Factory to Galenacar
7h 50m
$114–163
Shuttle, bus, drive
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. Drive from Bettendorf City Library to Galenacar
8h 39m
$146–291

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Distance: 298.9 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Galena, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Galena. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to Moline Center Station, take the line 10 bus to 20 St & 1 Ave, then drive to Galena. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Galena in around 3h 29m.

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