What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Las Vegas?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Las Vegas is to drive which costs $260 - $380 and takes 22h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Las Vegas?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Las Vegas is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $200 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Las Vegas?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Las Vegas. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Las Vegas via Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Cedar City, UT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 10m.

How far is it from Ames to Las Vegas?

The distance between Ames and Las Vegas is 1265 miles. The road distance is 1450.9 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Las Vegas without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Las Vegas without a car is to bus which takes 34h 10m and costs $280 - $460.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Las Vegas?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Ames to Las Vegas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Las Vegas bus from?

Ames to Las Vegas bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Where does the Ames to Las Vegas bus arrive?

Ames to Las Vegas bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

What is the time difference between Ames and Las Vegas?

Las Vegas is 2h behind Ames. It is currently 5:22 PM in Ames and 3:22 PM in Las Vegas.

Can I drive from Ames to Las Vegas?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Las Vegas is 1451 miles. It takes approximately 22h 22m to drive from Ames to Las Vegas.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ames to Las Vegas?

Book your Ames to Las Vegas bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Las Vegas?

There are 1568+ hotels available in Las Vegas.

Ames to Las Vegas - 4 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Las Vegas by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Shuttle, fly
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1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane DSM - LAS
5h 5m
$206–794
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cedar Citybus
4. Take the bus from Cedar City, UT to Las Vegasbus
34h 10m
$289–451
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Kingman Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Kingman Station to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
37h 5m
$449–981
Drive 1,442.5 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Las Vegascar 1,442.5 mi
22h 22m
$264–381

Ames to Las Vegas by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

34h 10mAverage Duration

$289Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,257.8 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Las Vegas, NV, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Las Vegas via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Cedar City, and Cedar City, UT in around 34h 10m.

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