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 30m.

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 52m and costs $190 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Michigan and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Ames. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Ames via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.

How far is it from Michigan to Ames?

The distance between Michigan and Ames is 520 miles. The road distance is 603.4 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 bus which takes 15h 19m and costs $80 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Where does the Michigan to Ames bus arrive?

Michigan to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Michigan and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 11:29 PM in Michigan and 10:29 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 30m to drive from Michigan to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 50+ hotels available in Ames.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Michigan to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, 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)LAN - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 39m
$255–1,158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
15h 19m
$85–257
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
4. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moines
5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
18h 1m
$155–414
Drive 599.9 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Ames599.9 mi
10h 30m
$110–159
Fly from Bishop International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Des Moines (DSM)FNT - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 47m
$225–881
Fly from Detroit, shuttle
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)DTW - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
4h 52m
$192–842
Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Des Moines (DSM)GRR - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
7h 42m
$234–1,144
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
15h 48m
$96–273
Bus via Auburn Gresham
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
17h 3m
$93–247

Michigan to Ames by bus

14Weekly Buses

15h 19mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest 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 39m

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

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ames via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 15h 19m.

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