What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Springfield is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Springfield is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $210 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Springfield via Des Moines and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Ames to Springfield?

The distance between Ames and Springfield is 405 miles. The road distance is 366.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 9h 22m and costs $120 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Springfield?

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Ames to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Springfield bus from?

Ames to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Where does the Ames to Springfield bus arrive?

Ames to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Ames to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Springfield is 367 miles. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Ames to Springfield.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ames to Springfield?

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Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 100+ hotels available in Springfield.

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There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Springfield by bus, car, taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus
9h 22m
$125–180
Drive 364.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Springfieldcar 364.7 mi
7h 10m
$67–97
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane FOD - SGF
6h 39m
$241–591
Bus via St. Louis
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
15h 10m
$120–227
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane DSM - SGF
6h 18m
$218–860
Bus to Mason City, fly
1. Take the bus from Ames to Mason Citybus
2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane MCW - SGF
7h 10m
$122–453

Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights

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Distance: 402.7 mi
Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Springfield via Des Moines, Kansas City, and Springfield in around 9h 22m.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Springfield by bus, car, taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle

Bus

Drive 364.7 mi

Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

Bus via St. Louis

Shuttle to Des Moines, fly

Bus to Mason City, fly