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

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Ames is to bus via Chicago which costs $160 - $400 and takes 30h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Ames is to drive and fly and shuttle which takes 6h 46m and costs $290 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Ames. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Ames via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 44m.

How far is it from Gainesville to Ames?

The distance between Gainesville and Ames is 1089 miles. The road distance is 1249.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gainesville to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 28h 19m and costs $140 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Gainesville to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainesville to Ames bus from?

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

Where does the Gainesville to Ames bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Gainesville and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Gainesville. It is currently 1:08 PM in Gainesville and 12:08 PM in Ames.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Ames is 1250 miles. It takes approximately 21h 41m to drive from Gainesville to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 27+ hotels available in Ames.

Gainesville to Ames - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Gainesville to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, 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.

Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GNV - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
7h 51m
$262–1,142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
28h 19m
$141–514
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
2d
$260–860
Drive 1,242.3 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to Amescar 1,242.3 mi
21h 41m
$227–328
Bus to Jacksonville, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane JAX - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
7h 50m
$327–1,415
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly, shuttle
1. Drive from Gainesville to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SFB - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 46m
$290–1,169
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Gainesville 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
30h 44m
$169–396

Gainesville to Ames by bus and subway

7Weekly Services

28h 19mAverage Duration

$141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,082.4 mi
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Gainesville to Ames via Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 28h 19m.

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