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Ames to Carbondale

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Transport providers

Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$484.07

Corporate Flight Management Inc

Website:
contouraviation.com/
Plane from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Williamson
Ave. Duration:
6h 29m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$560.50
Plane from Des Moines to Williamson
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$343.94
Plane from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Williamson
Ave. Duration:
13h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.28–$242.03

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to St.
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$140.12
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$95.54
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$152.86
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$95.54

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Mt.
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$82.80
Bus from Mt. Pleasant to St
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$147.41

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Ames to Des
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$47.13
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$108.28

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Carbondale?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Carbondale is to drive which costs $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 8h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Carbondale?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Carbondale is to drive and fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $184.78 - $543.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Carbondale station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Carbondale Train Station via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

How far is it from Ames to Carbondale?

The distance between Ames and Carbondale is 677 km. The road distance is 774.1 km.

How do I travel from Ames to Carbondale without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Carbondale without a car is to bus which takes 13h 25m and costs $76.09 - $347.83 .

How long does it take to get from Ames to Carbondale?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Ames to Carbondale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Carbondale bus from?

Ames to Carbondale bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Bus or fly from Ames to Carbondale?

The best way to get from Ames to Carbondale is to bus which takes 13h 25m and costs $76.09 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $239.13 - $445.65 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Ames to Carbondale bus arrive?

Ames to Carbondale bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Ames to Carbondale?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Carbondale is 774 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Ames to Carbondale.

Which airlines fly from Des Moines Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport Airport?

American Airlines, Delta and Corporate Flight Management Inc offer flights from Des Moines Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Carbondale?

There are 32+ hotels available in Carbondale. Prices start at $45.18 per night.
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