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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Charlotte is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 18h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Charlotte is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $210 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Charlotte?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Des Moines, Chicago, Columbus - Mound St and Hurricane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 25m.

How far is it from Ames to Charlotte?

The distance between Ames and Charlotte is 867 miles. The road distance is 1045.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Charlotte without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 29h 25m and costs $130 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Ames to Charlotte, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Charlotte bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Charlotte bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ames and Charlotte?

Charlotte is 1h ahead of Ames. It is currently 12:25 PM in Ames and 1:25 PM in Charlotte.

Can I drive from Ames to Charlotte?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Charlotte is 1045 miles. It takes approximately 18h 9m to drive from Ames to Charlotte.

Where can I stay near Charlotte?

There are 846+ hotels available in Charlotte.

Ames to Charlotte - 6 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Charlotte by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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
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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane DSM - CLT
4h 51m
$215–893
Bus via Columbus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus
4. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Hurricanebus
5. Take the bus from Hurricane to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
29h 25m
$131–351
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain
4. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
38h 18m
$333–776
Drive 1,039.4 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Charlottecar 1,039.4 mi
18h 9m
$190–274
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
29h 35m
$171–436
Bus, train via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain
4. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
41h 48m
$386–941

Ames to Charlotte by bus

7Weekly Buses

29h 25mAverage Duration

$131Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ames to Charlotte.

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Distance: 862.3 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Charlotte Bus Station via Des Moines, Chicago, Columbus - Mound St, and Hurricane in around 29h 25m.

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