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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Kearney is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Kearney is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Kearney?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Kearney. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Kearney via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Ames to Kearney?

The distance between Ames and Kearney is 361 miles. The road distance is 344.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Kearney without a car is to bus via Omaha which takes 8h 13m and costs $100 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Ames to Kearney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Kearney bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Kearney bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ames to Kearney?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Kearney is 345 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Ames to Kearney.

Where can I stay near Kearney?

There are 22+ hotels available in Kearney.

Ames to Kearney - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Kearney by bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, plane, or bus

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

Bus via Omaha
best
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 Kearneybus
8h 13m
$100–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kearneybus Greyhound US0123
9h 50m
$48–136
Drive 342.6 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Kearneycar 342.6 mi
5h 45m
$63–91
Shuttle, fly to Kearney 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 Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane DSM - EAR
6h 48m
$257–935
Shuttle, fly to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane DSM - LBF
3. Take the bus from North Platte to Kearneybus
9h 3m
$271–990
Shuttle, fly to Central Nebraska Regional Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)plane DSM - GRI
3. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Kearneybus
9h 23m
$293–1,068

Ames to Kearney by bus

7Weekly Buses

9h 50mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 358.8 mi
Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Kearney, NE, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Kearney via Des Moines, Omaha, and Kearney in around 8h 13m.

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