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How to get fromAmes to Overland Parkby bus, car, shuttle, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Overland Park by bus, car, shuttle, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    4h 57m
    $94–126

  2. Drive 233.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Overland Parkcar car 233.3 mi
    4h 7m
    $43–62

  3. Shuttle, fly, 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 Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DSM - MCI
    3. Take the taxi from Kansas-City-Airport-MCI to Overland Parktaxi taxi
    6h 4m
    $332–1,190

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 803 / ...
    5h 32m
    $85–132

Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

Calendar127Weekly Planes
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ames to Overland Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 238.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Ames to Kansas City 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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