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

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHX - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 48m
    $242–942

  2. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane PHX - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    10h
    $237–642

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus
    35h 45m
    $449–927

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    36h 8m
    $272–482

  5. Drive 1,405.8 mi

    1. Drive from Mesa to Amescar car 1,405.8 mi
    24h 53m
    $257–371

Mesa to Ames by tram, bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$449Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,201.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Mesa, AZ, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from University Dr & Mesa Dr to Ames via 24th St/Baseline PNR, 24th St & Buckeye Rd, Phoenix Bus Station, and Tulsa in around 36h 8m.

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