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

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Ames is to drive which costs $250 - $380 and takes 25h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h and costs $280 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Ames. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Ames via Oklahoma City Bus Station, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 5m.

How far is it from Phoenix to Ames?

The distance between Phoenix and Ames is 1198 miles. The road distance is 1425.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Phoenix to Ames without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 33h 15m and costs $270 - $390.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Phoenix to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phoenix to Ames bus from?

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

Where does the Phoenix to Ames bus arrive?

Phoenix to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oklahoma City Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Ames?

Ames is 2h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 9:38 AM in Phoenix and 11:38 AM in Ames.

Can I drive from Phoenix to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Ames is 1426 miles. It takes approximately 25h 9m to drive from Phoenix to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 32+ hotels available in Ames.

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

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

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

Fly Phoenix to Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PHX - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h
$280–1,140
Fly Phoenix to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
cheapest
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane PHX - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
9h 51m
$240–680
Bus via Ciudad Juárez
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus Cbx
2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
33h 15m
$271–389
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
34h 53m
$440–936
Drive 1,417.6 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Amescar 1,417.6 mi
25h 9m
$259–374
Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane AZA - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 35m
$358–1,268
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
34h 5m
$282–544

Phoenix to Ames by tram, bus, and foot

7Weekly Services

33h 15mAverage Duration

$271Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,190.8 mi
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St to Ames via 24th St/Jefferson, Phoenix, El Paso, El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 33h 15m.

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