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

The cheapest way to get from Wichita to Ames is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wichita to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 47m and costs $300 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Wichita and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Wichita to Ames. However, there are services departing from Wichita Bus Stop and arriving at Ames via Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Wichita to Ames?

The distance between Wichita and Ames is 386 miles. The road distance is 419.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wichita to Ames without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 9h 40m and costs $95 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Wichita to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wichita to Ames bus from?

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

Where does the Wichita to Ames bus arrive?

Wichita to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Wichita to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Wichita to Ames is 419 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Wichita to Ames.

How do I get a bus ticket from Wichita to Ames?

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Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 54+ hotels available in Ames.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Wichita to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, 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.

Fly to Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ICT - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 47m
$303–1,317
Drive 416.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wichita to Amescar 416.7 mi
6h 58m
$76–110
Bus via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
9h 40m
$96–165
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus
2. Take the train from Newton Station to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
12h 28m
$132–244
Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ICT - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
6h 46m
$283–857
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wichita to Omahabus
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
13h 42m
$168–211

Wichita to Ames by bus

14Weekly Buses

9h 40mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 383.7 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Wichita, KS, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Ames via Kansas City and Des Moines in around 9h 40m.

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