Rome2Rio

How to get fromPhiladelphia to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Ames

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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

  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHL - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 28m
    $303–1,293

  2. Drive 1,075.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Amescar car 1,075.5 mi
    18h 31m
    $197–284

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Reading to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    30h 37m
    $292–558

  4. Train, bus via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    34h 41m
    $458–1,491

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane EWR - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 20m
    $265–1,042

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane PHL - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    8h 8m
    $273–833

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DCA - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 21m
    $365–2,030

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGA - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 46m
    $309–1,753

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus
    31h 10m
    $228–419

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    40h 51m
    $519–1,043

Philadelphia to Ames by train, subway, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration34h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$458Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Ames.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,018.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Ames via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 31h 10m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers