There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Norman by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or ferry
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Shuttle, fly to Will Rogers World Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane DSM - OKC
6h 29m$287–1,025Drive 587 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ames to Normancar 587 mi
9h 34m$108–155Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma Citybus
15h 59m$179–308Shuttle, fly to Stillwater Regional Airport, drive
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO)plane DSM - SWO
- Drive from Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) to Normancar
7h 42m$206–812Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
16h 8m$137–195Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
- Take the ferry from First Americans Museum to Bricktown Landingferry
17h 26m$126–210
Ames to Norman by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Norman is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Norman is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $280 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Norman. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Webster/Main via Tulsa Bus Station and Hudson/5th - Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.
The distance between Ames and Norman is 539 miles. The road distance is 590.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Norman without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 59m and costs $170 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Ames to Norman, including transfers.
Ames to Norman bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Norman bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Norman is 590 miles. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Ames to Norman.
There are 81+ hotels available in Norman.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Norman, OK, USA?
You can take a bus from Ames to Webster/Main via Tulsa Bus Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Hudson/5th - Downtown Transit Center in around 16h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Des Moines to Stillwater Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- 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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Ames to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
Bus from Ames to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 405-235-7433
- Website
- Embark HomePage
Ferry from First Americans Museum to Bricktown Landing
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12
- Website
- Embark HomePage
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