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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Detroit is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Detroit is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $190 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Cass & Michigan via Des Moines, Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.

How far is it from Ames to Detroit?

The distance between Ames and Detroit is 599 miles. The road distance is 602.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 15h 37m and costs $160 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Ames to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Detroit bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Detroit bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ames and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Ames. It is currently 3:08 PM in Ames and 4:08 PM in Detroit.

Can I drive from Ames to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Detroit is 603 miles. It takes approximately 10h 38m to drive from Ames to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 494+ hotels available in Detroit.

Ames to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, car

There are 8 ways to get from Ames to Detroit by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, 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 to Des Moines, 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 Detroit (DTW)plane DSM - DTW
4h 56m
$194–842
Drive 599.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Detroitcar 599.4 mi
10h 38m
$110–158
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 Union Station to Dearbornbus
15h 37m
$162–269
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain
17h 3m
$172–374
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Detroit (DTW)plane FOD - DTW
8h 13m
$222–603
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 Detroittrain
15h 49m
$150–307
Bus via Auburn Gresham
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 Detroit Bus Stationbus
18h 10m
$115–210
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 Detroittrain
18h 57m
$259–522

Ames to Detroit by bus and foot

2Weekly Services

15h 37mAverage Duration

$162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 595.1 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Cass & Michigan via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 15h 37m.

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