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

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    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 57m
    $167–640

  2. Drive  341.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Charles to Amescar car 341.8 mi
    6h 44m
    $59–85

  3. Bus

    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 / ...
    12h 1m
    $115–173

  4. 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

  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 56m
    $232–630

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

Calendar149Weekly Planes
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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, Civic Center Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 12h 1m.

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