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How to get fromWest Des Moines to Amesby bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from West Des Moines to Ames by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    49 min
    $36–47

  2. Drive 40.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Des Moines to Amescar car 40.4 mi
    45 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi 40.4 mi
    45 min
    $90–120

  4. Taxi, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from West Des Moines to Des Moines International Airport, IAtaxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    56 min
    $98–211

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  • Distance: 38.3 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between West Des Moines, IA, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Des Moines to Ames 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–27 and the journey takes 40 min.

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