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How to get fromAmes to Le Claireby taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Le Claire by taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    5h 27m
    $136–179

  2. Drive  183.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Le Clairecar car 183.2 mi
    3h 30m
    $32–46

  3. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly

    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 Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DSM - MLI
    5h 48m
    $192–610

  4. Taxi, bus via Iowa City

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    5h 29m
    $152–195

  5. 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 Moline Center Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    6h 54m
    $167–310

  6. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane FOD - MLI
    5h 19m
    $255–591

Des Moines (DSM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Le Claire, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Le Claire. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to Moline Center Station, take the line 10 bus to 4 St & 12 Ave, then take the taxi to Le Claire. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Le Claire in around 3h 30m.

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