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How to get fromAmes to Kentuckyby shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Kentucky by shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Covington

    best
    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 Covington (CVG)plane plane DSM - CVG
    6h 4m
    $214–942

  2. Drive 589.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Louisvillecar car 589.9 mi
    10h 17m
    $108–156

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    13h 39m
    $162–263

  4. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Louisville 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 Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DSM - SDF
    6h 39m
    $213–943

  5. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane FOD - CVG
    7h 14m
    $247–773

  6. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DSM - LEX
    8h 25m
    $274–1,292

  7. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus bus
    17h 13m
    $198–398

Des Moines (DSM) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar120Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 558.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Ames to Kentucky. However, you can take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, walk to Des Moines (DSM) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), walk to CVG Airport Terminal, then take the bus to 5th at Elm. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, then take the bus to Louisville, KY.

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