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How to get fromIndianapolis to Amesby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis to Ames by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi
    10h 37m
    $134–215

  2. Drive 475.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Amescar car 475.8 mi
    8h 30m
    $87–126

  3. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane IND - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 26m
    $192–892

  4. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane IND - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    7h 57m
    $212–602

Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar144Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 490.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 37m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Ames. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines then take the taxi to Ames. Alternatively, you can drive from Indianapolis to Ames in around 8h 30m.

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