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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Ames is to bus which costs $170 - $340 and takes 29h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 50m and costs $170 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Ames. However, there are services departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Ames via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 39m.

How far is it from Manhattan to Ames?

The distance between Manhattan and Ames is 1075 miles. The road distance is 1116.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 29h 39m and costs $170 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Manhattan to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Ames bus from?

Manhattan to Ames bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.

Where does the Manhattan to Ames bus arrive?

Manhattan to Ames bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Manhattan and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Manhattan. It is currently 9:22 PM in Manhattan and 8:22 PM in Ames.

Can I drive from Manhattan to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Ames is 1117 miles. It takes approximately 19h 15m to drive from Manhattan to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 54+ hotels available in Ames.

Manhattan to Ames - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Manhattan to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, 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.

Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane EWR - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 50m
$175–607
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle
cheapest
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane JFK - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
7h 41m
$169–608
Bus
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
29h 39m
$170–337
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
30h 27m
$266–637
Drive 1,110.1 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Amescar 1,110.1 mi
19h 15m
$203–293
Fly Laguardia Airport to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LGA - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 3m
$173–667
Fly Laguardia Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane LGA - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
8h 28m
$233–667
Fly Westchester County Airport to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane HPN - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
9h 34m
$182–667
Train, bus via Minneapolis
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
34h 5m
$329–796

Manhattan to Ames by bus

7Weekly Buses

29h 39mAverage Duration

$170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,068.3 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from New York Midtown to Ames via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 29h 39m.

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