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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Newark is to drive which costs $200 - $290 and takes 18h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Newark is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $200 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Newark?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Newark station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 15m.

How far is it from Ames to Newark?

The distance between Ames and Newark is 1066 miles. The road distance is 1102.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Newark without a car is to bus which takes 29h 15m and costs $150 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Ames to Newark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Newark bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Newark bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ames and Newark?

Newark is 1h ahead of Ames. It is currently 12:48 PM in Ames and 1:48 PM in Newark.

Can I drive from Ames to Newark?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Newark is 1103 miles. It takes approximately 18h 47m to drive from Ames to Newark.

Where can I stay near Newark?

There are 3618+ hotels available in Newark.

Ames to Newark - 9 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Ames to Newark by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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 Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DSM - EWR
4h 30m
$203–845
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 Newark Penn Stationbus
29h 15m
$158–391
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
29h 56m
$201–1,227
Drive 1,096.3 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Newarkcar 1,096.3 mi
18h 47m
$201–289
Shuttle, fly to Laguardia 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 Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DSM - LGA
5h 40m
$227–907
Shuttle, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DSM - PHL
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
6h 3m
$253–1,640
Shuttle, fly to John F. Kennedy 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 John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DSM - JFK
7h 41m
$237–920
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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
34h 12m
$212–1,336
Bus, train #2
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 Newark Penn Stationtrain
37h 7m
$188–691

Ames to Newark by bus

7Weekly Buses

29h 15mAverage Duration

$158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,059.8 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Newark Penn Station via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station in around 29h 15m.

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