There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Phoenix by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Phoenix
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane DSM - PHX
4h 52m$202–790Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
33h 37m$401–866Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Phoenixbus
33h 53m$261–368Drive 1,421 mi
- Drive from Ames to Phoenixcar 1,421 mi
24h 58m$260–375Shuttle, fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane DSM - AZA
5h 59m$247–950Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
34h 50m$281–432
Ames to Phoenix by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Phoenix is to drive which costs $250 - $380 and takes 24h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Phoenix is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $200 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Phoenix. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Phoenix via On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City and El Paso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 53m.
The distance between Ames and Phoenix is 1198 miles. The road distance is 1429.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Phoenix without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 37m and costs $400 - $900.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Ames to Phoenix, including transfers.
Ames to Phoenix bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Phoenix bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Phoenix is 2h behind Ames. It is currently 4:13 PM in Ames and 2:13 PM in Phoenix.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Phoenix is 1429 miles. It takes approximately 24h 58m to drive from Ames to Phoenix.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?
You can take a bus from Ames to Downtown Phx Hub/Washington St via Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, El Paso, Phoenix, and 24th St/Washington in around 33h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
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