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How to get fromEl Paso to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from El Paso to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ELP - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 37m
    $357–1,332

  2. Drive 1,152.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Paso to Amescar car 1,152.4 mi
    21h 37m
    $211–304

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    24h 30m
    $217–286

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Los Lunas Rail Runner Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    29h 45m
    $431–795

  5. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane ELP - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    12h 41m
    $357–1,022

El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,040.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Paso to Ames via 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 24h 30m.

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