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 46m.

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 46m and costs $60 - $95.

How far is it from Ames to Kearney?

The distance between Ames and Kearney is 351 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 which takes 15h 8m and costs $130 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Ames to Kearney, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ames to Kearney?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Kearney is 345 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Ames to Kearney.

Where can I stay near Kearney?

There are 23+ hotels available in Kearney.

Ames to Kearney - 4 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Kearney by taxi, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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

Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane FOD - EAR
5h 55m
$255–636
Drive 342.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Kearneycar 342.6 mi
5h 46m
$63–91
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 to Omahabus
4. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Kearneybus
15h 8m
$133–346
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly
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 20m
$237–935

Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) flights

14Weekly Planes

6h 23mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 348.6 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Kearney via Des Moines, Kansas City, Omaha, NE, and Kearney in around 15h 8m.

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