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How to get fromKansas City to Amesby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Kansas City to Ames by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus Jefferson 804 / ...
    4h 40m
    $72–100

  2. Drive 221.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Amescar car 221.2 mi
    3h 54m
    $41–59

  3. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MCI - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 46m
    $240–1,040

Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar110Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Kansas City to Ames via Des Moines in around 4h 40m.

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