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

The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Ames is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 16h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 39m and costs $230 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Atlanta and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Ames. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Ames via Carbondale, St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 41m.

How far is it from Atlanta to Ames?

The distance between Atlanta and Ames is 796 miles. The road distance is 919.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Atlanta to Ames without a car is to bus via Carbondale which takes 21h 41m and costs $170 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Atlanta to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Atlanta to Ames bus from?

Atlanta to Ames bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.

Where does the Atlanta to Ames bus arrive?

Atlanta to Ames bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Carbondale Intermodal Station.

What is the time difference between Atlanta and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Atlanta. It is currently 2:42 PM in Atlanta and 1:42 PM in Ames.

Can I drive from Atlanta to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Ames is 920 miles. It takes approximately 16h 12m to drive from Atlanta to Ames.

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

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Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 52+ hotels available in Ames.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound), car, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train

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Fly to Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ATL - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
4h 39m
$232–992
Drive 914.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Atlanta to Amescar 914.3 mi
16h 12m
$167–241
Bus via Carbondale
1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
21h 41m
$171–306
Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ATL - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
8h 7m
$242–732
Bus
1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
22h
$173–322
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
24h 26m
$208–417

Atlanta to Ames by bus

5Weekly Buses

21h 41mAverage Duration

$171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 791.6 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ames via Carbondale, St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 21h 41m.

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