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

The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Ames is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 46m and costs $270 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Kentucky and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to Ames. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Ames via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.

How far is it from Kentucky to Ames?

The distance between Kentucky and Ames is 591 miles. The road distance is 593.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kentucky to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 15h 23m and costs $90 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Kentucky to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kentucky to Ames bus from?

Kentucky to Ames bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.

Where does the Kentucky to Ames bus arrive?

Kentucky to Ames bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Kentucky and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Kentucky. It is currently 10:54 PM in Kentucky and 9:54 PM in Ames.

Can I drive from Kentucky to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Ames is 594 miles. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Kentucky to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 41+ hotels available in Ames.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Kentucky to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Blue Grass Airport to Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LEX - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 46m
$271–1,177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
15h 23m
$93–207
Drive 590.3 mi
1. Drive from Louisville to Amescar 590.3 mi
10h 19m
$108–156
Fly Louisville International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SDF - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
7h 12m
$232–1,093
Fly Covington to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CVG - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
7h 11m
$272–1,292
Fly Covington to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane CVG - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
9h 10m
$242–782
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
17h 43m
$101–269
Bus via Speedway
1. Take the bus from El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN to Indianapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
18h 15m
$122–365

Kentucky to Ames by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

15h 23mAverage Duration

$93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 587.8 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Ames via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 15h 23m.

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