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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Providence is to bus which costs $220 - $440 and takes 33h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Providence is to shuttle and fly and train which takes 6h and costs $230 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Providence?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Providence. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Providence Downtown via Des Moines, Indianapolis and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 51m.

How far is it from Ames to Providence?

The distance between Ames and Providence is 1262 miles. The road distance is 1283.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Providence without a car is to bus and train which takes 32h 54m and costs $340 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Ames to Providence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Providence bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Providence bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ames and Providence?

Providence is 1h ahead of Ames. It is currently 6:49 AM in Ames and 7:49 AM in Providence.

Can I drive from Ames to Providence?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Providence is 1284 miles. It takes approximately 22h 26m to drive from Ames to Providence.

Where can I stay near Providence?

There are 440+ hotels available in Providence.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Providence by shuttle, plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Boston Logan Airport, train
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 Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DSM - BOS
3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
6h
$236–1,499
Shuttle, fly to Theodore Francis Green State 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 Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane DSM - PVD
7h 37m
$203–797
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 Worcester Union Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus
32h 54m
$341–755
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to New York Midtownbus
4. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus
33h 51m
$225–432
Drive 1,276.4 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Providencecar 1,276.4 mi
22h 26m
$233–337
Shuttle, fly to Laguardia 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 Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DSM - LGA
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain
8h 55m
$231–1,546
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 Bostontrain
4. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
36h 16m
$444–1,582

Ames to Providence by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

32h 54mAverage Duration

$341Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ames to Providence.

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Distance: 1,255 mi
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Providence Downtown via Des Moines, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, New York Midtown, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 33h 51m.

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