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

The cheapest way to get from Toledo to Ames is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Toledo to Ames is to drive and fly and shuttle which takes 7h 52m and costs $190 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Toledo and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Toledo to Ames. However, there are services departing from Toledo Bus Stop and arriving at Ames via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.

How far is it from Toledo to Ames?

The distance between Toledo and Ames is 659 miles. The road distance is 561.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Toledo to Ames without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 46m and costs $80 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Toledo to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Toledo to Ames bus from?

Toledo to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Toledo Bus Stop station.

Where does the Toledo to Ames bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Toledo and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Toledo. It is currently 4:04 PM in Toledo and 3:04 PM in Ames.

Can I drive from Toledo to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Toledo to Ames is 561 miles. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Toledo to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 48+ hotels available in Ames.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Toledo to Ames by bus, plane, shuttle, 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.

Bus to Detroit, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DTW - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 33m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
14h 54m
$67–183
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
13h 46m
$82–241
Train, bus via Minneapolis
1. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
18h 56m
$117–370
Drive 558 mi
1. Drive from Toledo to Amescar 558 mi
10h 6m
$102–148
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Drive from Toledo to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAN - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
7h 52m
$190–769
Bus to Detroit, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane DTW - FOD
3. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
8h 57m
Bus to Detroit, fly to Mason City, bus
1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mason City (MCW)plane DTW - MCW
3. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus
10h 11m

Toledo to Ames by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

13h 46mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 655.5 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Toledo, OH, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Ames via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 14h 54m.

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