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How to get fromBettendorf to Amesby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Bettendorf to Ames by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi
    4h 47m
    $90–132

  2. Drive 177.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bettendorf to Amescar car 177.6 mi
    3h 25m
    $33–47

  3. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MLI - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 22m
    $166–741

  4. Bus, taxi via Iowa City

    1. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi
    5h 22m
    $88–131

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 37m
    $128–265

  6. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane MLI - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    7h 33m
    $196–531

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 205.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Bettendorf to Ames. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines then take the taxi to Ames. Alternatively, you can drive from Bettendorf to Ames in around 3h 25m.

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