Rome2Rio

How to get fromAmes to Aberdeenby shuttle, plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Aberdeen

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Aberdeen by shuttle, plane, 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.

  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR)plane plane DSM - ABR
    5h 14m
    $184–756

  2. Drive 451.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Aberdeencar car 451.7 mi
    7h 39m
    $83–120

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Albert Leabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Summit Cornerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Summit Corner to Aberdeenbus bus
    12h 20m
    $146–218

  4. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ames to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR)plane plane MSP - ABR
    6h 19m
    $119–445

Des Moines (DSM) to Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ames to Aberdeen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 406.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Aberdeen, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Aberdeen via Albert Lea, Sioux Falls, and Summit Corner in around 12h 20m.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides