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How to get fromJohnston to Amesby car, taxi, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Johnston to Ames by car, taxi, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Drive 30.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Johnston to Amescar car 30.1 mi
    46 min
    $6–8

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Johnston to Amestaxi taxi 30.1 mi
    46 min
    $70–85

  3. Line 5 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Merle Hay Rd / Nw 62Nd Ave, Jst to Platform Abus bus 5
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    1h 59m
    $95–209

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  • Distance: 30.1 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Johnston, IA, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can drive from Johnston to Ames in around 46 min.

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