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

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Phoenix 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 5m
    $240–940

  2. Fly Phoenix 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
    9h 16m
    $235–640

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus
    32h 55m
    $257–372

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station 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
    33h 58m
    $447–921

  5. Drive 1,417.6 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Amescar car 1,417.6 mi
    25h 9m
    $259–374

  6. Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AZA - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 39m
    $284–1,099

  7. 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
    33h 35m
    $277–475

Phoenix to Ames by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,190.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St to Ames via 24th St/Jefferson, Phoenix, El Paso, El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, and Kansas City in around 32h 55m.

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