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, 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 13m$216–820Drive 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 20m$114–181Shuttle, 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 47m$174–638Shuttle, fly to Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW)plane DSM - LAW
- Take the bus from Lawton to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
10h 44m$195–652Bus
- 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$129–180Bus, 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
14h 37m
Ames to Oklahoma City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 13m and costs $210 - $850.
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 20m.
The distance between Ames and Oklahoma City is 528 miles. The road distance is 573.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Oklahoma City without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 13h 20m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 13m 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.
Book your Ames to Oklahoma City bus tickets online with Omio.
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 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Des Moines to Stillwater Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Des Moines to Stillwater Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Des Moines to Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Des Moines to Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
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
- $110–170
- 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
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 Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawton to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- 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
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- Website
- Amtrak
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