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

The cheapest way to get from Hays to Ames is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Hays to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 56m and costs $250 - $1,100.

How far is it from Hays to Ames?

The distance between Hays and Ames is 487 miles. The road distance is 487.4 miles.

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

It takes approximately 8h to drive 487.4 miles from Hays to Ames.

Can I drive from Hays to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Hays to Ames is 487 miles. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Hays to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 46+ hotels available in Ames.

Hays to Ames - 3 ways to travel via car, plane, and shuttle

There are 3 ways to get from Hays to Ames by car, plane, or shuttle

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Drive 484.6 mi
best
1. Drive from Hays to Amescar 484.6 mi
8h
$89–128
Fly from Hays Municipal Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane HYS - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 56m
$259–1,062
Drive to Dodge City Regional Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Drive from Hays to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)car
2. Fly from Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DDC - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
7h 59m
$259–1,067

Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

19Weekly Planes

6h 57mAverage Duration

$162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 484.6 mi
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Hays, KS, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can drive from Hays to Ames in around 8h.

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