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 55m.

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 21m and costs $270 - $1,200.

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 Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Ames to Wichita?

The distance between Ames and Wichita is 435 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 5m and costs $85 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 10h 5m 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 Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Ames to Wichita?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Wichita is 419 miles. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Ames to Wichita.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ames to Wichita?

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Where can I stay near Wichita?

There are 155+ hotels available in Wichita.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Wichita by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, plane, bus, train, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
10h 5m
$89–141
Drive 416.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Wichitacar 416.8 mi
6h 55m
$77–110
Shuttle to Des Moines, 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 21m
$274–1,167
Bus via 2210 Somerset St - Wichita
1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to 2210 Somerset St - Wichitabus Kansas City
10h 34m
$114–156
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Newton Station to Wichitataxi
10h 50m
$194–301
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane FOD - ICT
6h 41m
$307–948
Shuttle to Des Moines, 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
7h 25m
$207–813

Ames to Wichita by bus

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10h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 432.6 mi
Duration: 10h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Wichita Bus Stop via Kansas City and Kansas City Bus Station in around 10h 5m.

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