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How to get fromVermillion to Amesby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Vermillion to Ames by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vermillion to Omahabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi
    6h 17m
    $124–180

  2. Drive 207.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vermillion to Amescar car 207.5 mi
    3h 49m
    $38–55

  3. Bus, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Vermillion to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FSD - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 8m
    $203–790

Sioux Falls (FSD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar103Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 297.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Vermillion, SD, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Vermillion to Ames. However, you can take the bus to Omaha, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Ames. Alternatively, you can drive from Vermillion to Ames in around 3h 49m.

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