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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Florida is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 22h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Florida is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $280 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Florida?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Florida. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Newnan St + Ashley St via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and JRTC Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 9m.

How far is it from Ames to Florida?

The distance between Ames and Florida is 981 miles. The road distance is 1226.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Florida without a car is to bus which takes 32h 9m and costs $150 - $470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Ames to Florida, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Florida bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Florida bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ames and Florida?

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

Can I drive from Ames to Florida?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Florida is 1227 miles. It takes approximately 22h 16m to drive from Ames to Florida.

Where can I stay near Florida?

There are 356+ hotels available in Florida.

Ames to Florida - 10 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Ames to Florida by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, 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, fly to Tallahassee
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 Tallahassee (TLH)plane DSM - TLH
6h 20m
$324–1,417
Bus
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 Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
32h 9m
$159–464
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 Jacksonvilletrain
45h 34m
$244–744
Drive 1,219.7 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Jacksonvillecar 1,219.7 mi
22h 16m
$223–322
Shuttle, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane DSM - FLL
5h 49m
$204–843
Shuttle, fly to Miami International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane DSM - MIA
5h 48m
$252–1,040
Shuttle, fly to Punta Gorda Airport, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)plane DSM - PGD
3. Take the taxi from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Cape Coraltaxi
5h 31m
$302–1,115
Shuttle, fly to Orlando Sanford
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane DSM - SFB
5h 10m
$287–1,060
Shuttle, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane DSM - PIE
6h 30m
$235–993
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 Jacksonvilletrain
2d 1h
$282–909

Ames to Florida by bus

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32h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 975 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Florida, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Newnan St + Ashley St via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay J in around 32h 9m.

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