Rome2Rio

How to get fromAmes to Fort Lauderdaleby shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

Find Transport to Fort Lauderdale

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Fort Lauderdale by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, 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, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    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 Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane DSM - FLL
    5h 38m
    $264–1,043

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus bus
    35h 45m
    $270–527

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 6h

  4. Drive 1,535.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Fort Lauderdalecar car 1,535.5 mi
    27h 3m
    $281–405

  5. Shuttle, fly to Miami International Airport, train

    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 Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane DSM - MIA
    3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    6h 38m
    $266–996

  6. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 11h
    $838–1,750

Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ames to Fort Lauderdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,363.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride via Des Moines, St Louis Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 35h 45m.

Airlines
Train operators
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

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers