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How to get fromAmes to West Des Moinesby bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Ames to West Des Moines by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
    55 min
    $35–47

  2. Drive 40.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to West Des Moinescar car 40.3 mi
    45 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to West Des Moinestaxi taxi 40.3 mi
    45 min
    $90–110

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    56 min
    $99–211

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  • Distance: 38.2 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and West Des Moines, IA, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Ames to Des Moines 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–27 and the journey takes 45 min.

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