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How to get fromBillings to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Billings to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BIL - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 51m
    $207–760

  2. Drive 911.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Billings to Amescar car 911.5 mi
    14h 31m
    $167–241

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Billings to Gillettebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Albert Leabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Amesbus bus
    21h 25m
    $250–368

  4. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane BIL - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    11h 50m
    $227–540

  5. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    28h 30m
    $311–462

Logan International Airport (BIL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 842.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Billings, MT, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Billings to Ames via Gillette, Sioux Falls, and Albert Lea in around 21h 25m.

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