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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Houston is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 15h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Houston is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $250 - $1,200.

How far is it from Ames to Houston?

The distance between Ames and Houston is 873 miles. The road distance is 953.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 21h 45m and costs $210 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Ames to Houston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Houston bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Houston bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ames to Houston?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Houston is 954 miles. It takes approximately 15h 56m to drive from Ames to Houston.

Where can I stay near Houston?

There are 3919+ hotels available in Houston.

Ames to Houston - 7 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Ames and Houston?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Houston. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station and University of North Texas - Denton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.

There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Houston by shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane DSM - IAH
5h 15m
$179–694
Drive 948 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Houstoncar 948 mi
15h 56m
$173–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus
4. Take the bus from University of North Texas - Denton to Houston - Travis St @ Dallas Stbus
21h 45m
$210–362
Shuttle, fly to William P. Hobby 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 William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane DSM - HOU
4h 57m
$254–1,142
Bus via Downtown Houston
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus
4. Take the bus from Denton to Downtown Houstonbus
23h 35m
$175–292
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
3. Take the bus from Omaha to Fort Worthbus
4. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus
26h 14m
$349–420
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Longviewtrain
4. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus
29h 25m
$295–602

Ames to Houston by bus

6Weekly Buses

21h 45mAverage Duration

$210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 868.1 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, Denton, and University of North Texas - Denton in around 21h 45m.

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