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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Hays is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Hays is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $230 - $1,000.

How far is it from Ames to Hays?

The distance between Ames and Hays is 488 miles. The road distance is 488.4 miles.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive 488.4 miles from Ames to Hays.

Can I drive from Ames to Hays?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Hays is 488 miles. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Ames to Hays.

Where can I stay near Hays?

There are 16+ hotels available in Hays.

Ames to Hays - 3 ways to travel via car, shuttle, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Hays by car, shuttle, or plane

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

Drive 485.5 mi
best
1. Drive from Ames to Hayscar 485.5 mi
7h 57m
$89–128
Shuttle, fly to Hays Municipal 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 Hays Municipal Airport (HYS)plane DSM - HYS
6h 50m
$230–963
Shuttle, fly to Dodge City Regional Airport, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)plane DSM - DDC
3. Drive from Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) to Hayscar
8h 28m
$230–968

Des Moines (DSM) to Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) flights

24Weekly Planes

7h 25mAverage Duration

$135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 485.5 mi
Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Hays, KS, USA?

You can drive from Ames to Hays in around 7h 57m.

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