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There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Springfield by bus, car, shuttle, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus bus Jefferson Lines 121
    9h 20m
    $104–146

  2. Drive  364.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Springfieldcar car 364.7 mi
    7h 10m
    $67–97

  3. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly

    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 Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane DSM - SGF
    6h 21m
    $193–760

  4. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane FOD - SGF
    6h 39m
    $236–601

  5. Bus to Mason City, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Mason Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane MCW - SGF
    7h 11m
    $122–473

Ames to Springfield by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 392.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Springfield via Kansas City in around 9h 20m.

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