There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Mallard by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle, fly
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane DSM - CLT
5h 37m$237–997Drive 1,034.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ames to Mallardcar 1,034.6 mi
18h 9m$189–273Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
28h 17m$211–349Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus
29h 44m$233–487Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
30h 37m$241–454
Ames to Mallard by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Mallard is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 18h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Mallard is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $230 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Mallard. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Mallard Creek Rd & WT Harris Blvd via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and 4th St & Graham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 17m.
The distance between Ames and Mallard is 880 miles. The road distance is 1040.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Mallard without a car is to bus which takes 28h 17m and costs $210 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Ames to Mallard, including transfers.
Ames to Mallard bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Mallard bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Mallard is 1041 miles. It takes approximately 18h 9m to drive from Ames to Mallard.
There are 941+ hotels available in Mallard.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Mallard, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Ames to Mallard Creek Rd & WT Harris Blvd via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, and 4th St & Graham St in around 28h 17m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Des Moines to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
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