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How to get fromConnecticut to Amesby plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Connecticut to Ames by plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Bradley International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BDL - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 23m
    $252–1,043

  2. Drive 1,156.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bridgeport to Amescar car 1,156.9 mi
    20h 13m
    $212–305

  3. Train, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Bridgeport to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    34h 5m
    $306–584

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    35h 29m
    $483–1,042

  5. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGA - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 49m
    $293–1,214

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane EWR - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 41m
    $269–1,569

  7. Fly from Westchester County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane HPN - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 56m
    $335–1,497

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHL - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 20m
    $312–1,819

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus
    36h 40m
    $249–471

Connecticut to Ames by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration35h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$483Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,134.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Ames via Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 36h 40m.

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