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

The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Ames is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Memphis to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 45m and costs $250 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Memphis and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Ames. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE and arriving at Ames via Memphis Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 18m.

How far is it from Memphis to Ames?

The distance between Memphis and Ames is 547 miles. The road distance is 632.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Memphis to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 17h 18m and costs $130 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Memphis to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Memphis to Ames bus from?

Memphis to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.

Where does the Memphis to Ames bus arrive?

Memphis to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Memphis to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Ames is 633 miles. It takes approximately 11h 21m to drive from Memphis to Ames.

How do I get a bus ticket from Memphis to Ames?

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Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 45+ hotels available in Ames.

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

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

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Fly to Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MEM - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 45m
$251–1,091
Drive 628.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Memphis to Amescar 628.9 mi
11h 21m
$115–166
Bus
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
17h 18m
$131–246
Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane MEM - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
10h 15m
$241–731
Fly to Mason City, bus
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Mason City (MCW)plane MEM - MCW
2. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus
12h 4m
$131–596
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
18h
$204–424
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
19h 44m
$181–361

Memphis to Ames by bus

18Weekly Buses

17h 18mAverage Duration

$131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 543.7 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Ames via Memphis Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 17h 18m.

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