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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    11h 28m
    $112–170

  2. Drive  341.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Charles to Amescar car 341.8 mi
    6h 44m
    $63–91

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    13h 41m
    $222–344

  4. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane STL - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 53m
    $167–630

  5. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane STL - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    7h 15m
    $232–630

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar109Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 28m

What companies run services between Saint Charles, MO, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to Ames via 4375 Rider Trail North Sb, North Hanley Transit Center, NORTH HANLEY station, CIVIC CENTER station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 11h 28m.

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