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18 h 33 min
1792 km.
from $98
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Five ways to Travel from Ames to Columbia

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Cheapest
By car (1 792 km)
18 h 33 min
1792 km.
from $98
Other
Rideshare
18 h 33 min
1792 km.
from $23.37
Bus
8 h 35 min
357 km.
from $173.22
Plane
7 h 51 min
358 km.
from $521.23
Bus, Plane
7 h 33 min
358 km.
from $392.39

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$1,210.17
Plane from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$828.01

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

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.55–$101.91
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$108.28

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
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 Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Columbia is to drive which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Columbia is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs $48.91 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Columbia via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Ames to Columbia?

The distance between Ames and Columbia is 576 km. The road distance is 439.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $59.78 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Ames to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Columbia bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Ames to Columbia?

The best way to get from Ames to Columbia is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $59.78 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $358.70 - $1304.35 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Ames to Columbia bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ames to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Columbia is 440 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Ames to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 48+ hotels available in Columbia. Prices start at $39.25 per night.
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