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

The cheapest way to get from Florida to Ames is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 22h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Florida to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 55m and costs $230 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Florida and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Florida to Ames. However, there are services departing from Newnan St + Ashley St and arriving at Ames via Jacksonville, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 32m.

How far is it from Florida to Ames?

The distance between Florida and Ames is 1193 miles. The road distance is 1229.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Florida to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 32h 32m and costs $190 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Florida to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Florida to Ames bus from?

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

Where does the Florida to Ames bus arrive?

Florida to Ames bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Florida and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Florida. It is currently 9:08 AM in Florida and 8:08 AM in Ames.

Can I drive from Florida to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Florida to Ames is 1229 miles. It takes approximately 22h 16m to drive from Florida to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 54+ hotels available in Ames.

Florida to Ames - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Florida to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, 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 from Orlando Sanford, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SFB - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
4h 55m
$231–723
Fly from Orlando, shuttle
cheapest
1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MCO - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 15m
$157–572
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
32h 32m
$190–493
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
46h 3m
$430–1,003
Drive 1,222 mi
1. Drive from Jacksonville to Amescar 1,222 mi
22h 16m
$223–323
Taxi to Punta Gorda Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Cape Coral to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)taxi
2. Fly from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PGD - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 11m
$237–733
Fly from Miami International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MIA - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 27m
$173–643
Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203bus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SRQ - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
7h 6m
$210–901
Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PIE - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 43m
$175–655
Train, bus via Minneapolis
1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
2d 3h
$490–1,182

Florida to Ames by bus

14Weekly Buses

32h 32mAverage Duration

$190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,186.1 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Florida, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Newnan St + Ashley St to Ames via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 32h 32m.

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