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How to get fromLee's Summit to Amesby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Lee's Summit 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 / ...
    6h 16m
    $69–102

  2. Drive 231.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lee's Summit to Amescar car 231.4 mi
    4h 11m
    $43–61

  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
    8h
    $240–1,040

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

Calendar113Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Lee's Summit, MO, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound to Ames via On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 6h 16m.

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