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How to get fromGrand Island to Amesby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Island to Ames by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, bus, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus Jefferson 804 / ...
    7h 35m
    $65–111

  2. Drive 284 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Island to Amescar car 284 mi
    5h 34m
    $52–75

  3. Fly Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GRI - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 15m
    $273–1,005

  4. Bus via Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island, NE to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    7h 35m
    $64–116

  5. Bus to Kearney Municipal Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Kearneybus bus
    2. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane EAR - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 53m
    $262–948

  6. Bus to Kearney Municipal Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Kearneybus bus
    2. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane EAR - FOD
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    14h 58m
    $267–658

Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 312.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Grand Island, NE, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Ames via Des Moines in around 7h 35m.

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