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 17m.

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 52m and costs $340 - $1,300.

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, St Louis Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 34m.

How far is it from Florida to Ames?

The distance between Florida and Ames is 981 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 30h 34m and costs $200 - $460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m 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 10:31 PM in Florida and 9:31 PM in Ames.

Can I drive from Florida to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Florida to Ames is 1229 miles. It takes approximately 22h 17m to drive from Florida to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 96+ hotels available in Ames.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Florida to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, 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.

Fly from Tallahassee, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Tallahassee (TLH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane TLH - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 46m
$284–1,168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
30h 34m
$206–460
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
45h 59m
$496–1,090
Drive 1,222 mi
1. Drive from Jacksonville to Amescar 1,222 mi
22h 17m
$223–323
Fly from Jacksonville, shuttle
1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane JAX - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 48m
$342–1,493
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 14m
$293–1,193
Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FLL - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 19m
$262–1,043
Fly from Orlando Sanford, shuttle
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 52m
$341–1,263

Florida to Ames by bus

7Weekly Buses

30h 34mAverage Duration

$206Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 975.1 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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, St Louis Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 30h 34m.

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