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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Kentucky is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Kentucky is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $280 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Kentucky?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Louisville, KY via Des Moines and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 59m.

How far is it from Ames to Kentucky?

The distance between Ames and Kentucky is 562 miles. The road distance is 593.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 17h 59m and costs $100 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Ames to Kentucky, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Kentucky bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Kentucky bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ames and Kentucky?

Kentucky is 1h ahead of Ames. It is currently 11:24 AM in Ames and 12:24 PM in Kentucky.

Can I drive from Ames to Kentucky?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Kentucky is 593 miles. It takes approximately 10h 17m to drive from Ames to Kentucky.

Where can I stay near Kentucky?

There are 584+ hotels available in Kentucky.

Ames to Kentucky - 10 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Ames to Kentucky by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Covington
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 Covington (CVG)plane DSM - CVG
6h 15m
$284–1,392
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
17h 59m
$108–211
Bus, train via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
21h 48m
$193–481
Drive 589.9 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Louisvillecar 589.9 mi
10h 17m
$108–156
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Covington
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Covington (CVG)plane FOD - CVG
6h 28m
$267–923
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Louisville 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 Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane DSM - SDF
6h 39m
$233–1,093
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane FOD - SDF
7h 16m
$236–724
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane DSM - LEX
7h 57m
$314–1,592
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 Indianapolistrain
4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
19h 18m
$130–306
Bus via Speedway
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus
19h 58m
$128–336

Ames to Kentucky by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

17h 59mAverage Duration

$108Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ames to Kentucky.

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Distance: 558.6 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Kentucky, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Louisville, KY via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 17h 59m.

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