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How to get fromAmes to Washingtonby taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Iowa City to Washingtontaxi taxi
    3h 19m
    $211–273

  2. Drive 143 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Washingtoncar car 143 mi
    2h 52m
    $27–38

  3. Shuttle, bus, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Iowa City to Washingtontaxi taxi
    4h 46m
    $241–403

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 174.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Washington, Washington County, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Washington. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to Iowa City, then take the taxi to Washington. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Washington in around 2h 52m.

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