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How to get fromAmes to Johnstonby shuttle, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Shuttle, line 5 bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Platform A to Merle Hay Rd / Nw 62Nd Avebus bus 5
    1h 58m
    $96–208

  2. Drive 30.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Johnstoncar car 30.5 mi
    44 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Johnstontaxi taxi 30.5 mi
    44 min
    $70–85

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  • Distance: 56.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Johnston, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Johnston. However, you can take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the taxi to Platform A, then take the line 5 bus to Merle Hay Rd / Nw 62Nd Ave. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Johnston in around 44 min.

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