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How to get fromAnkeny to Amesby car, taxi, or shuttle

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

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  1. Drive 22.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Ankeny to Amescar car 22.1 mi
    31 min
    $4–6

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ankeny to Amestaxi taxi 22.1 mi
    31 min
    $50–65

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ankeny, IA to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    1h 45m
    $122–379

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  • Distance: 22.1 mi
  • Duration: 31 min

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

You can take a shuttle from Ankeny, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University via Des Moines International Airport, IA in around 1h 45m.

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