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

The cheapest way to get from Flint to Ames is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Flint to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 13m and costs $220 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Flint and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Flint to Ames. However, there are services departing from Flint and arriving at Ames via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

How far is it from Flint to Ames?

The distance between Flint and Ames is 566 miles. The road distance is 588.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Flint to Ames without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 14m and costs $80 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Flint to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Flint to Ames bus from?

Flint to Ames bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Flint station.

Where does the Flint to Ames bus arrive?

Flint to Ames bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Flint and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Flint. It is currently 11:08 AM in Flint and 10:08 AM in Ames.

Can I drive from Flint to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Flint to Ames is 588 miles. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Flint to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 47+ hotels available in Ames.

Flint to Ames - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, car, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Flint to Ames by plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

Fly Bishop International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Des Moines (DSM)FNT - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 13m
$225–881
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
15h 14m
$81–231
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
4. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moines
5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
16h 46m
$134–367
Drive 585 mi
1. Drive from Flint to Ames585 mi
10h 19m
$107–155
Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Flint to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM)LAN - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
6h 31m
$361–1,256
Fly Bishop International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)FNT - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Ames
5h 40m
$235–571
Bus to Mbs International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Flint, MI to Bay City, MI
2. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Des Moines (DSM)MBS - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
7h 50m
$239–920
Bus to Detroit, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)DTW - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
7h 3m
$206–863
Bus
1. Take the bus from Flint to Chicago Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
16h 25m
$87–190

Flint to Ames by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

15h 14mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 563 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Flint, MI, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Flint to Ames via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 16h 25m.

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