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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus Jefferson 804 / ...
    5h
    $66–91

  2. Drive 172.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Davenport to Amescar car 172.7 mi
    3h 24m
    $32–46

  3. Fly, 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
    7h 14m
    $172–742

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    5h 40m
    $67–93

  5. Bus via Chicago Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus Jefferson 804 / ...
    8h 14m
    $66–92

Davenport to Ames by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 195.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a bus from Davenport to Ames via Des Moines in around 5h.

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