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

The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Ames is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lexington to Ames is to drive and fly and shuttle which takes 6h 34m and costs $270 - $1,500.

How far is it from Lexington to Ames?

The distance between Lexington and Ames is 630 miles. The road distance is 663.7 miles.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Lexington to Ames, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lexington and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Lexington. It is currently 11:32 PM in Lexington and 10:32 PM in Ames.

Can I drive from Lexington to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Ames is 664 miles. It takes approximately 11h 49m to drive from Lexington to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 52+ hotels available in Ames.

Lexington to Ames - 7 ways to travel via car, plane, shuttle, bus, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Lexington to Ames by car, plane, shuttle, bus, or taxi

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

Drive to Covington, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CVG - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 34m
$275–1,412
Fly Blue Grass Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane LEX - ALO
2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Amescar
9h 19m
$114–596
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus
3. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
27h 36m
Drive 659.8 mi
1. Drive from Lexington to Amescar 659.8 mi
11h 49m
$121–174
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SDF - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 40m
$264–1,211
Fly Blue Grass Airport to Des Moines, shuttle
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
8h 30m
$306–1,484
Fly Blue Grass Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane LEX - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
9h 5m
$246–781

Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

147Weekly Planes

5h 7mAverage Duration

$188Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lexington to Ames.

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Distance: 626.6 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Ames. However, you can drive to Covington (CVG) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, then take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lexington to Ames via Middletown Station @ Target, S 5th @ W Jefferson, W Jefferson @ S 6th, W Broadway @ S 10th, Louisville, KY Bus Station, Columbus - Mound St, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 27h 36m.

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