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How to get fromJefferson City to Amesby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Jefferson City to Ames by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    8h 28m
    $87–140

  2. Drive 287.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Amescar car 287.5 mi
    5h 42m
    $53–76

  3. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane COU - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 49m
    $272–887

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    9h 21m
    $106–187

  5. Train, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    9h 41m
    $100–189

  6. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane COU - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    6h 52m
    $292–647

Jefferson City to Ames by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 378.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Ames via Jefferson City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 8h 28m.

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