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How to get fromLouisville to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SDF - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 18m
    $212–943

  2. Drive 590.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Amescar car 590.1 mi
    10h 20m
    $108–156

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    14h 55m
    $112–211

  4. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane SDF - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    7h 29m
    $222–633

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    19h 31m
    $187–376

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar109Weekly Planes
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 526.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Ames via Indianapolis Union Station and Des Moines in around 14h 55m.

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