There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Oklahoma City by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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 to Des Moines, 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 15m$269–1,075Drive 570.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ames to Oklahoma Citycar 570.2 mi
9h 15m$105–151Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
13h 10m$114–191Shuttle to Des Moines, 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 Oklahoma Citycar
7h 23m$223–857Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Will Rogers World Airport
- Take the bus from Ames to MSP Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane MSP - OKC
7h 11m$194–714Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
14h 35m$127–187Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma Citybus
15h 12m$180–312
Ames to Oklahoma City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Oklahoma City is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Oklahoma City is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $260 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Oklahoma City station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Oklahoma City Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
The distance between Ames and Oklahoma City is 528 miles. The road distance is 573.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Oklahoma City without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 13h 10m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Ames to Oklahoma City, including transfers.
Ames to Oklahoma City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Oklahoma City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Oklahoma City is 574 miles. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Ames to Oklahoma City.
There are 405+ hotels available in Oklahoma City.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Oklahoma City, OK, USA?
You can take a bus from Ames to Oklahoma City Bus Station via Kansas City and Kansas City Bus Station in around 13h 10m.
- 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
- $160–850
Flights from Des Moines to Stillwater Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
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
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
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
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
- 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
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Ames to MSP Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Ames to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $110–160
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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