What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Ontario?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Ontario is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 26h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Ontario?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Ontario is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $290 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Ontario?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Ontario via Des Moines, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City and El Paso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 12m.

How far is it from Ames to Ontario?

The distance between Ames and Ontario is 1450 miles. The road distance is 1685.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Ontario without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Ontario without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 39h 12m and costs $330 - $460.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Ontario?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Ames to Ontario, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Ontario bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Ontario bus arrive?

Ames to Ontario bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Ames and Ontario?

Ontario is 2h behind Ames. It is currently 1:38 AM in Ames and 11:38 PM in Ontario.

Can I drive from Ames to Ontario?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Ontario is 1686 miles. It takes approximately 26h 9m to drive from Ames to Ontario.

Where can I stay near Ontario?

There are 226+ hotels available in Ontario.

Ames to Ontario - 6 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Ontario by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Shuttle, fly to Ontario International Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane DSM - ONT
6h 45m
$292–1,140
Shuttle, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DSM - LAX
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
8h 31m
$231–828
Bus via Ciudad Juárez
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
4. Take the bus from El Paso to Ontariobus
39h 12m
$330–452
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain
41h 37m
$634–1,323
Drive 1,676 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Ontariocar 1,676 mi
26h 9m
$306–442
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus
2d 3h
$377–699

Des Moines (DSM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) flights

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6h 26mAverage Duration

$211Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,441.4 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Ontario via Des Moines, Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, and El Paso in around 39h 12m.

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