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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Wichita is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Wichita is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $320 - $1,600.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Wichita?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Wichita. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Wichita Bus Stop via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Ames to Wichita?

The distance between Ames and Wichita is 439 miles. The road distance is 419.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Wichita without a car is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs $45 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Ames to Wichita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Wichita bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Wichita bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ames to Wichita?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Wichita is 419 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Ames to Wichita.

Where can I stay near Wichita?

There are 133+ hotels available in Wichita.

Ames to Wichita - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Wichita by bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, plane, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
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
$48–186
Drive 416.8 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Wichitacar 416.8 mi
6h 56m
$77–110
Shuttle, fly to Wichita Mid-Continent 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 Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane DSM - ICT
6h 56m
$324–1,517
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
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 31m
Shuttle, fly to Salina Municipal Airport, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane DSM - SLN
3. Drive from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Wichitacar
8h 17m
$227–913

Ames to Wichita by bus

14Weekly Buses

10h 25mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 436.5 mi
Duration: 10h 25m

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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