Outside Ames Transportation

Transit Service to University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (Iowa City
Heartland Transportation Services operates general public transit service to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) in Iowa City each Tuesday and Wednesday.  The cost is only $10 roundtrip & again available to anyone seeking transportation to UIHC.  Call Heartland Senior Services at (515)233-2906 to reserve your seat today!
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Des Moines Airport Shuttle
CyRide has discontinued operating DSM airport service before/after ISU breaks.

A private transportation operator, Executive Express, now operates daily shuttle service between Ames and the Des Moines airport.  For more information, go to www.executiveexpress.biz or call toll free (888)522-9899.

Intercity Routes
Intercity bus transportation in Iowa is provided by Jefferson Lines and Burlington Trailways operating out of Kum & Go located at 4510 Mortensen Road on the west side of Ames.  A map of their routes can be found here.  Kum & Go is open 24 hours a day and passengers may wait safely inside to meet up with intercity buses.   Tickets are available online or can be purchased from cashiers inside.  Passengers may travel to/from this area through the following resources:

• CyRide - #1 Red Route (operates daily) and #7 Purple Route (operates weekdays only).  Click here for map of CyRide's routes or call 292-1100 for more information.

• Ames Taxi/Cyclone Cab:    515-232-1343

• Heartland Senior Services:     515-233-2906