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How to get fromAustin to AmesBy plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AUS - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    4h 51m
    $261–1,142

  2. Drive 905.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to Amescar car 905.6 mi
    15h 18m
    $166–239

  3. Bus via Denton

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Dentonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    21h 20m
    $171–275

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    33h 11m
    $341–712

  5. Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car car
    2. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GRK - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 18m
    $242–1,057

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Omahabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    24h 42m
    $232–282

Austin to Ames by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration21h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Austin to Ames via Denton, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 21h 20m.

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