What is the cheapest way to get from Baton Rouge to Ames?

The cheapest way to get from Baton Rouge to Ames is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 18h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Baton Rouge to Ames?

The fastest way to get from Baton Rouge to Ames is to bus and fly and shuttle which takes 8h 3m and costs $260 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Baton Rouge and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Baton Rouge station to Ames. However, there are services departing from Baton Rouge Bus Station and arriving at Ames via Shreveport Bus Station, Texarkana, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.

How far is it from Baton Rouge to Ames?

The distance between Baton Rouge and Ames is 892 miles. The road distance is 924.2 miles.

How do I travel from Baton Rouge to Ames without a car?

The best way to get from Baton Rouge to Ames without a car is to bus via Wake Village which takes 23h and costs $110 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Baton Rouge to Ames?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Baton Rouge to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Baton Rouge to Ames bus from?

Baton Rouge to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baton Rouge Bus Station.

Where does the Baton Rouge to Ames bus arrive?

Baton Rouge to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Shreveport Bus Station.

Can I drive from Baton Rouge to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Baton Rouge to Ames is 924 miles. It takes approximately 18h 28m to drive from Baton Rouge to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 50+ hotels available in Ames.

Baton Rouge to Ames - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, shuttle, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Baton Rouge to Ames by bus, plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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

Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System
2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Des Moines (DSM)LFT - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
8h 3m
$265–1,023
Bus via Wake Village
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Texarkana
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Kansas City
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
23h
$118–408
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
31h 13m
$216–770
Drive 918.9 mi
1. Drive from Baton Rouge to Ames918.9 mi
18h 28m
$168–243
Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Des Moines (DSM)BTR - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
8h 22m
$240–1,000
Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Boyce, LA
2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Des Moines (DSM)AEX - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
9h 46m
$285–1,034
Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
2. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Des Moines (DSM)MSY - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
9h 18m
$239–967
Bus
1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
2. Take the bus from St Louis to Mt. Pleasant
3. Take the bus from Mt. Pleasant to Des Moines
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
30h 25m
$171–423

Baton Rouge to Ames by bus

6Weekly Buses

23hAverage Duration

$118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 886.6 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Baton Rouge, LA, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Ames via Shreveport Bus Station, Texarkana, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 23h.

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