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

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

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    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 18m
    $224–944

  2. Drive 341.8 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus Jefferson 804 / ...
    12h 6m
    $88–161

  4. 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 30m
    $229–654

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    13h 37m
    $118–231

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

Calendar129Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a bus from 4375 Rider Trail North Sb to Ames via North Hanley Transit Center, NORTH HANLEY station, CIVIC CENTER station, St Louis Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 12h 6m.

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