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

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Ames by bus, car, plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    8h 42m
    $125–180

  2. Drive 364.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Amescar car 364.3 mi
    7h 12m
    $67–96

  3. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SGF - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 50m
    $216–859

  4. Bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center 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
    15h 10m
    $120–224

  5. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane SGF - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    8h 6m
    $236–599

  6. Fly to Mason City, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane SGF - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus bus
    9h 54m
    $121–454

Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar110Weekly Planes
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a vehicle from Springfield to Ames via Springfield, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 8h 42m.

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