There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Ames by bus, car, or taxi
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Des Moines to Ames by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Ames is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Ames is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $6 - $10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Des Moines and arriving at Ames. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between Des Moines and Ames is 32 miles. The road distance is 34.5 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 40 min and costs $19 - $27.
The bus from Des Moines to Ames takes 40 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Des Moines to Ames bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Ames bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Ames station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Ames is 35 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Des Moines to Ames.
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Ames, IA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Des Moines to Ames 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–27 and the journey takes 40 min.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $19–27
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $80–95
Yellow Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 515 282 8111
- Website
- yellowcabdsm.com
Cab Trans
- Phone
- +1 515 423 5855
- Website
- cabtrans.com
Budget Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 515 223 6465
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