What is the cheapest way to get from Cedar Falls to Ames?

The cheapest way to get from Cedar Falls to Ames is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cedar Falls to Ames?

The fastest way to get from Cedar Falls to Ames is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $17 - $25.

How far is it from Cedar Falls to Ames?

The distance between Cedar Falls and Ames is 159 miles. The road distance is 94 miles.

How do I travel from Cedar Falls to Ames without a car?

The best way to get from Cedar Falls to Ames without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 54m and costs $80 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Cedar Falls to Ames?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Cedar Falls to Ames, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cedar Falls to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Falls to Ames is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Cedar Falls to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 51+ hotels available in Ames.

Cedar Falls to Ames - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and shuttle

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

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0154S
2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi
4h 54m
$84–122
Drive 93.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Amescar 93.4 mi
1h 38m
$17–25
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0154S
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 47m
$122–254

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Distance: 158.2 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Cedar Falls, IA, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cedar Falls to Ames. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Central Transfer, walk to Waterloo, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Ames. Alternatively, you can drive from Cedar Falls to Ames in around 1h 38m.

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