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

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PAH - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 48m
    $216–821

  2. Drive 532.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paducah to Amescar car 532.9 mi
    9h 57m
    $98–141

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paducah Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    14h 34m
    $118–203

  4. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane PAH - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    14h 28m
    $236–591

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Paducah Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    16h 35m
    $193–348

Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a vehicle from Paducah to Ames via Paducah Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 14h 34m.

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