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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Boston is to drive which costs $230 - $350 and takes 22h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Boston is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $260 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Boston. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Boston via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 16m.

How far is it from Ames to Boston?

The distance between Ames and Boston is 1209 miles. The road distance is 1306.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Boston without a car is to bus and train via Des Moines which takes 31h 13m and costs $180 - $850.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Ames to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Boston bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Boston bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ames and Boston?

Boston is 1h ahead of Ames. It is currently 11:20 AM in Ames and 12:20 PM in Boston.

Can I drive from Ames to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Boston is 1306 miles. It takes approximately 22h 42m to drive from Ames to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1559+ hotels available in Boston.

Ames to Boston - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Ames to Boston by shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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

Shuttle to Des Moines, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)DSM - BOS
4h 40m
$262–1,090
Bus to Mason City, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ames to Mason City
2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)MCW - BOS
8h 47m
$118–607
Bus, train via Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
31h 13m
$180–807
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
4. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Boston
35h 16m
$188–491
Drive 1,298.7 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Boston1,298.7 mi
22h 42m
$237–343
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)FOD - BOS
7h 32m
$255–721
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
32h 1m
$158–751
Bus, train via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paul
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
35h 31m
$191–916

Ames to Boston by bus

7Weekly Buses

35h 16mAverage Duration

$188Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,202.3 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Boston via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and New York Midtown in around 35h 16m.

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