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There are 9 ways to get from Ames to Montana by shuttle, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Logan International Airport

    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 Logan International Airport (BIL)plane plane DSM - BIL
    6h 28m
    $219–811

  2. Drive 912.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Billingscar car 912.4 mi
    14h 31m
    $167–241

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus Jefferson Lines 931 / ...
    20h 30m
    $240–343

  4. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Gallatin Field 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 Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane plane DSM - BZN
    6h 10m
    $202–740

  5. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Logan International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane plane FOD - BIL
    6h 37m
    $262–672

  6. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Helena Regional 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 Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane DSM - HLN
    7h 1m
    $263–1,003

  7. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Great Falls 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 Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane plane DSM - GTF
    7h 46m
    $273–1,091

  8. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Missoula 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 Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane DSM - MSO
    8h 22m
    $212–840

  9. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Logan International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane plane MSP - BIL
    7h 53m
    $367–1,004

Ames to Montana by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration20h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 843 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Billings via Minneapolis in around 20h 30m.

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