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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Lansing is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Lansing is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $170 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Lansing?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station and South Haven Potatoes Plus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 13m.

How far is it from Ames to Lansing?

The distance between Ames and Lansing is 520 miles. The road distance is 536.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Lansing without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 43m and costs $100 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Ames to Lansing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Lansing bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Lansing bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ames and Lansing?

Lansing is 1h ahead of Ames. It is currently 5:30 PM in Ames and 6:30 PM in Lansing.

Can I drive from Ames to Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Lansing is 537 miles. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Ames to Lansing.

Where can I stay near Lansing?

There are 89+ hotels available in Lansing.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Lansing by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, 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, fly to Capital Region International 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 Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane DSM - LAN
6h 4m
$179–792
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 Bus Station to South Havenbus
4. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
15h 13m
$87–211
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 East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 43m
$102–255
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 East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
18h 54m
$160–420
Drive 533.8 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Lansingcar 533.8 mi
9h 36m
$98–141
Shuttle, fly to Detroit, 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 Detroit (DTW)plane DSM - DTW
3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
7h 13m
$195–881
Shuttle, fly to Bishop International 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 Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane DSM - FNT
3. Take the bus from Flint Station to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
8h 33m
$222–861

Ames to Lansing by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

14h 43mAverage Duration

$102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 517.4 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to CATA Intermodal Downtown via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, South Haven, and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 15h 13m.

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