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

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Ames is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 15h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Houston to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 58m and costs $300 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Ames. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Ames via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.

How far is it from Houston to Ames?

The distance between Houston and Ames is 882 miles. The road distance is 953.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Houston to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 23h 10m and costs $150 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Houston to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houston to Ames bus from?

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

Where does the Houston to Ames bus arrive?

Houston to Ames bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.

Can I drive from Houston to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Ames is 953 miles. It takes approximately 15h 58m to drive from Houston to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 40+ hotels available in Ames.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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 William P. Hobby Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane HOU - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
4h 58m
$301–1,391
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
23h 10m
$150–377
Drive 947.8 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Amescar 947.8 mi
15h 58m
$173–250
Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane IAH - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 30m
$223–994
Bus via Dallas
1. Take the bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to 593 S Lamar St Dallasbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
23h 29m
$191–452
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus
2. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Omahabus
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
25h 47m
$339–429
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
2. Take the train from Longview to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
29h 57m
$296–640

Houston to Ames by bus

14Weekly Buses

23h 10mAverage Duration

$150Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 877.2 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Ames via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 23h 10m.

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