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How to get fromAmes to Spencerby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Spencer by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Owatonnabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Owatonna to Mankatobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mankato to Fairmontbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fairmont to Jacksonbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Jackson to Spencertaxi taxi
    9h 47m
    $218–337

  2. Drive  153.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Spencercar car 153.9 mi
    2h 57m
    $29–41

  3. Bus, taxi via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Jacksonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jackson to Spencertaxi taxi
    9h 57m
    $250–323

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  • Distance: 337.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Ames to Spencer. However, you can take the bus to Owatonna, take the bus to Mankato, take the bus to Fairmont, take the bus to Jackson, then take the taxi to Spencer. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Spencer in around 2h 57m.

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