What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Fort Worth?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Fort Worth is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Fort Worth?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Fort Worth is to shuttle and fly and tram which takes 5h 29m and costs $200 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Fort Worth?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Fort Worth station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Ft Worth Bus Station via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.

How far is it from Ames to Fort Worth?

The distance between Ames and Fort Worth is 697 miles. The road distance is 741.5 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Fort Worth without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Fort Worth without a car is to bus and tram which takes 18h 41m and costs $160 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Fort Worth?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Ames to Fort Worth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Fort Worth bus from?

Ames to Fort Worth bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Where does the Ames to Fort Worth bus arrive?

Ames to Fort Worth bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Ames to Fort Worth?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Fort Worth is 741 miles. It takes approximately 12h 40m to drive from Ames to Fort Worth.

Where can I stay near Fort Worth?

There are 701+ hotels available in Fort Worth.

Ames to Fort Worth - 6 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, tram, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Fort Worth by shuttle, plane, tram, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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Shuttle, fly, tram
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane DSM - DFW
3. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth T&P Stationtram
5h 29m
$204–842
Drive 737.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Fort Worthcar 737.2 mi
12h 40m
$135–195
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus
4. Take the bus from Denton to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airportbus
5. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth T&P Stationtram
18h 41m
$161–251
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Fort Worthtrain
28h 35m
$325–647
Bus via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
20h 10m
$159–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
3. Take the bus from Omaha to Fort Worthbus
21h 1m
$269–305

Des Moines (DSM) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) flights

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3h 11mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 693.2 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Ft Worth Bus Station via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 20h 10m.

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