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

The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Ames is to bus which costs $120 - $300 and takes 23h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Toronto to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 56m and costs $220 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Toronto and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Toronto to Ames. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at Ames via Detroit Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 5m.

How far is it from Toronto to Ames?

The distance between Toronto and Ames is 784 miles. The road distance is 837.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Toronto to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 23h 5m and costs $120 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Toronto to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Toronto to Ames bus from?

Toronto to Ames bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto station.

Where does the Toronto to Ames bus arrive?

Toronto to Ames bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Toronto and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Toronto. It is currently 3:48 AM in Toronto and 2:48 AM in Ames.

Can I drive from Toronto to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to Ames is 837 miles. It takes approximately 14h 33m to drive from Toronto to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 56+ hotels available in Ames.

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

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

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 Toronto Island Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Des Moines (DSM)plane YTZ - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 56m
$221–942
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
23h 5m
$126–300
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
24h 58m
$222–565
Drive 832.2 mi
1. Drive from Toronto to Amescar 832.2 mi
14h 33m
$191–276
Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Des Moines (DSM)plane YYZ - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
8h 1m
$210–884
Train, bus via Detroit
1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain
2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
23h 22m
$143–358
Bus via Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
25h 45m
$138–315

Toronto to Ames by bus

14Weekly Buses

23h 5mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 779.6 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Toronto to Ames via Detroit Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 23h 5m.

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