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How to get fromHouston to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane IAH - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 27m
    $223–944

  2. Drive 947.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Houston to Amescar car 947.8 mi
    15h 57m
    $173–250

  3. Bus via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus
    22h 34m
    $206–366

  4. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane HOU - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 16m
    $301–1,291

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dentonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus
    22h 35m
    $191–308

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus
    23h 44m
    $176–321

Houston to Ames by bus and tram

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration22h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 868.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Ames via Marilla @ Akard - W - Fs, Rosa Parks Plaza, West End Station, Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 22h 34m.

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