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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Austin is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Austin is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $210 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Austin?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Austin. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Austin Eastside Bus Plaza via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 50m.

How far is it from Ames to Austin?

The distance between Ames and Austin is 868 miles. The road distance is 910.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 22h 50m and costs $140 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Ames to Austin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Austin bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Austin bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ames to Austin?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Austin is 911 miles. It takes approximately 15h 16m to drive from Ames to Austin.

Where can I stay near Austin?

There are 1643+ hotels available in Austin.

Ames to Austin - 5 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Austin by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DSM - AUS
4h 41m
$213–942
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
22h 50m
$141–376
Drive 905.4 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Austincar 905.4 mi
15h 16m
$166–239
Shuttle, fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane DSM - GRK
3. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
6h 58m
$203–858
Bus via Dallas
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austinbus
23h 22m
$143–359

Ames to Austin by bus

14Weekly Buses

22h 50mAverage Duration

$141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 863.1 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 22h 50m.

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