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

The cheapest way to get from Waco to Ames is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 13h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waco to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 36m and costs $260 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Waco and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Waco to Ames. However, there are services departing from Waco Bus Stop and arriving at Ames via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.

How far is it from Waco to Ames?

The distance between Waco and Ames is 766 miles. The road distance is 808.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waco to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 19h 55m and costs $120 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Waco to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waco to Ames bus from?

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

Where does the Waco to Ames bus arrive?

Waco to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.

Can I drive from Waco to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Waco to Ames is 808 miles. It takes approximately 13h 50m to drive from Waco to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 92+ hotels available in Ames.

Waco to Ames - 5 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Waco to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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 Waco, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Waco (ACT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ACT - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 36m
$268–1,086
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas 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
19h 55m
$129–342
Drive 803.4 mi
1. Drive from Waco to Amescar 803.4 mi
13h 50m
$147–212
Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Drive from Waco to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
2. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GRK - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 21m
$242–1,107
Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Waco to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airportbus
2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DFW - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 54m
$214–915

Waco to Ames by bus

14Weekly Buses

19h 55mAverage Duration

$129Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 761.6 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Waco, TX, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Waco Bus Stop to Ames via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 19h 55m.

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