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How to get fromBurlington to Amesby taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Burlington to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi
    6h 36m
    $204–274

  2. Drive 190.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burlington to Amescar car 190.8 mi
    3h 33m
    $35–51

  3. Taxi, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Burlington to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 27m
    $242–407

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  • Distance: 281.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Burlington to Ames. However, you can take the taxi to Galesburg, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Ames. Alternatively, you can drive from Burlington to Ames in around 3h 33m.

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