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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    10h 19m
    $119–221

  2. Drive 403.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Newtoncar car 403.4 mi
    6h 56m
    $74–107

  3. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, taxi

    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 Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane DSM - ICT
    3. Take the taxi from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Newtontaxi taxi
    6h 46m
    $382–1,400

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to 2210 Somerset St - Wichitabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to Newtontaxi taxi
    11h 3m
    $184–246

  5. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane FOD - ICT
    3. Take the taxi from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Newtontaxi taxi
    7h 6m
    $385–1,031

  6. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Salina Municipal Airport, drive

    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 Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane plane DSM - SLN
    3. Drive from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Newtoncar car
    7h 3m
    $222–856

  7. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane MSP - ICT
    3. Take the taxi from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Newtontaxi taxi
    8h 1m
    $280–943

Ames to Newton by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 19m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Newton, KS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Newton. However, you can take the bus to Kansas City, walk to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, take the line 201 bus to On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, walk to Kansas City, then take the train to Newton Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Newton in around 6h 56m.

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