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

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Ames is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 25h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Ames is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $390 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Ames. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Ames via Phoenix Bus Station, Tulsa, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 25m.

How far is it from Tucson to Ames?

The distance between Tucson and Ames is 1211 miles. The road distance is 1412.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tucson to Ames without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 56m and costs $200 - $480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Tucson to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Ames bus from?

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

Where does the Tucson to Ames bus arrive?

Tucson to Ames bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Tucson and Ames?

Ames is 1h ahead of Tucson. It is currently 12:15 PM in Tucson and 1:15 PM in Ames.

Can I drive from Tucson to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Ames is 1413 miles. It takes approximately 25h 26m to drive from Tucson to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 46+ hotels available in Ames.

Tucson to Ames - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Tucson to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Tucson, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Des Moines (DSM)TUS - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
7h 32m
$390–1,690
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas City
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
37h 25m
$158–504
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Flagstaff Train Station
2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas City
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
35h 56m
$204–474
Drive 1,404.4 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to Ames1,404.4 mi
25h 26m
$257–371
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly, shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)PHX - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
6h 58m
$395–1,225
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Bloomington-Normal
2. Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Des Moines
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
2d 12h
$237–776

Tucson to Ames by bus

7Weekly Buses

37h 25mAverage Duration

$158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,204.1 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Tucson to Ames via Phoenix Bus Station, Tulsa, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 37h 25m.

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