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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus
    10h 25m
    $50–201

  2. Drive 416.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Wichitacar416.8 mi
    6h 53m
    $77–110

  3. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)planeDSM - ICT
    6h 19m
    $314–1,417

  4. Bus via 2210 Somerset St - Wichita

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to 2210 Somerset St - Wichitabus
    11h 7m
    $76–206

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Newton Station to Wichita Amtrak Stationbus
    12h 30m

Ames to Wichita by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Wichita, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Wichita Bus Stop via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station in around 10h 25m.

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