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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Waterloo is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Waterloo is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $26.

How far is it from Ames to Waterloo?

The distance between Ames and Waterloo is 155 miles. The road distance is 98 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Waterloo without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $90 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Ames to Waterloo, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ames to Waterloo?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Waterloo is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Ames to Waterloo.

Where can I stay near Waterloo?

There are 40+ hotels available in Waterloo.

Ames to Waterloo - 3 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, and shuttle

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

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
3h 29m
$94–128
Drive 97.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Waterloocar 97.5 mi
1h 42m
$18–26
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
4h 56m
$124–258

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Distance: 154 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Ames to Waterloo. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines then take the bus to Waterloo. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Waterloo in around 1h 42m.

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