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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Florida is to bus which costs $190 - $440 and takes 30h 54m.

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 7m and costs $300 - $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, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and JRTC Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 54m.

How far is it from Ames to Florida?

The distance between Ames and Florida is 1078 miles. The road distance is 1215.6 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 30h 54m and costs $190 - $440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 5:27 AM in Ames and 6:27 AM in Florida.

Can I drive from Ames to Florida?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Florida is 1216 miles. It takes approximately 22h 43m to drive from Ames to Florida.

Where can I stay near Florida?

There are 493+ hotels available in Florida.

Ames to Florida - 9 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, car

There are 9 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 Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville (JAX)plane DSM - JAX
5h 47m
$273–1,093
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
30h 54m
$196–440
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 41m
$516–1,130
Drive 1,208.6 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Jacksonvillecar 1,208.6 mi
22h 43m
$221–319
Shuttle, fly to Tallahassee
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 13m
$314–1,217
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 40m
$254–993
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 7m
$302–1,015
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 22m
$332–1,050
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 43m
$248–946

Des Moines (DSM) to Jacksonville (JAX) flights

58Weekly Planes

4h 51mAverage Duration

$189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,071.7 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay J in around 30h 54m.

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