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

The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Ames is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Michigan to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 50m and costs $200 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Michigan and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Michigan to Ames. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at Ames via Detroit, Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.

How far is it from Michigan to Ames?

The distance between Michigan and Ames is 520 miles. The road distance is 603 miles.

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

The best way to get from Michigan to Ames without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 44m and costs $150 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Michigan to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Michigan to Ames bus from?

Michigan to Ames bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Where does the Michigan to Ames bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Michigan and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 1:52 PM in Michigan and 12:52 PM in Ames.

Can I drive from Michigan to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Ames is 603 miles. It takes approximately 10h 38m to drive from Michigan to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 54+ hotels available in Ames.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Michigan to Ames by plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), 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 from Capital Region International Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAN - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 9m
$245–1,108
Drive 599.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Detroit to Amescar 599.5 mi
10h 38m
$110–158
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
15h 44m
$151–299
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
17h 41m
$176–359
Fly from Detroit, shuttle
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DTW - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
4h 50m
$202–892
Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GRR - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
7h 39m
$234–1,094
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
16h 2m
$166–278
Bus via Auburn Gresham
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
17h 55m
$119–205

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

35Weekly Planes

4h 59mAverage Duration

$156Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Michigan to Ames.

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Distance: 517.2 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Ames via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 16h 2m.

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