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How to get fromAmes to Phoenixby shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Phoenix by shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Phoenix

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DSM - PHX
    4h 57m
    $262–1,140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    34h 5m
    $234–591

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    33h 36m
    $378–901

  4. Drive 1,421 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Phoenixcar car 1,421 mi
    24h 59m
    $260–375

  5. Shuttle, fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane plane DSM - AZA
    6h 3m
    $310–1,068

Ames to Phoenix by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Phoenix Bus Station via Des Moines, Kansas City, and Tulsa Bus Station in around 34h 5m.

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