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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Oregon is to drive which costs $320 - $480 and takes 28h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Oregon is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $300 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Oregon?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Oregon. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Des Moines, Denver Union Station and Pasco Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 45m.

How far is it from Ames to Oregon?

The distance between Ames and Oregon is 1529 miles. The road distance is 1803 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Oregon without a car is to bus and train which takes 43h 9m and costs $550 - $1,300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Ames to Oregon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Oregon bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Oregon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ames and Oregon?

Oregon is 2h behind Ames. It is currently 11:08 PM in Ames and 9:08 PM in Oregon.

Can I drive from Ames to Oregon?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Oregon is 1803 miles. It takes approximately 28h 31m to drive from Ames to Oregon.

Where can I stay near Oregon?

There are 352+ hotels available in Oregon.

Ames to Oregon - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Ames to Oregon by shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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 Portland 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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane DSM - PDX
6h 12m
$305–1,293
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane DSM - MFR
8h 46m
$273–1,130
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson 802
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
43h 9m
$559–1,282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
44h 45m
$338–667
Drive 1,792.5 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Portlandcar 1,792.5 mi
28h 31m
$328–473
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Mahlon Sweet Field 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 Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane DSM - EUG
7h 25m
$392–1,530
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Portland International Airport
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane FOD - PDX
8h 30m
$308–924
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Roberts Field-Redmond 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 Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)plane DSM - RDM
8h 49m
$443–1,899

Ames to Oregon by bus and train

7Weekly Services

43h 9mAverage Duration

$559Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,520.5 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 44h 45m.

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