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How to get fromAmes to Arizonaby shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Phoenix

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    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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DSM - PHX
    5h 15m
    $204–792

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Phoenixbus bus
    33h 53m
    $261–368

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    33h 59m
    $383–868

  4. Drive  1,420.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Phoenixcar car 1,420.9 mi
    24h 58m
    $260–375

  5. Shuttle, fly to Tucson

    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 Tucson (TUS)plane plane DSM - TUS
    7h 59m
    $272–1,090

  6. Shuttle, fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

    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 Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane plane DSM - AZA
    6h 27m
    $216–844

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    35h 21m
    $283–434

Ames to Arizona by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,196 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Arizona, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Downtown Phx Hub/Washington St via Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, El Paso, Phoenix, and 24th St/Washington in around 33h 53m.

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