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

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Ames is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 17h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 15m and costs $250 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Ames. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Ames via Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 49m.

How far is it from Charlottesville to Ames?

The distance between Charlottesville and Ames is 894 miles. The road distance is 1021.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Ames without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 36m and costs $210 - $1,200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Charlottesville to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Ames bus from?

Charlottesville to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.

Where does the Charlottesville to Ames bus arrive?

Charlottesville to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

What is the time difference between Charlottesville and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Charlottesville. It is currently 2:16 AM in Charlottesville and 1:16 AM in Ames.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Ames is 1022 miles. It takes approximately 17h 49m to drive from Charlottesville to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 48+ hotels available in Ames.

Charlottesville to Ames - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

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

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

Fly Charlottesville to Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Des Moines (DSM)CHO - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
6h 15m
$253–1,029
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
31h 49m
$142–391
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
31h 36m
$219–1,146
Drive 1,015.6 mi
1. Drive from Charlottesville to Ames1,015.6 mi
17h 49m
$186–268
Fly Charlottesville to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)CHO - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Ames
9h 43m
$253–629
Taxi to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Charlottesville to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)
2. Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Des Moines (DSM)SHD - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
7h 27m
$385–1,262
Train, bus via Des Moines
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moines
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
32h 17m
$238–1,217
Train, bus via Minneapolis
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Ames
35h 38m
$264–1,302

Charlottesville to Ames by train, tram, and bus

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35h 38mAverage Duration

$264Cheapest Price

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Distance: 889.1 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Ames via West Main Street at 8th Street NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 31h 49m.

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