There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Orlando by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
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 Orlando
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando (MCO)plane DSM - MCO
6h 57m$214–842Bus
- 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 Orlando Bus Stationbus
31h 5m$239–441Shuttle, bus, train
- 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 train from Chicago Union Station to Orlandotrain
2d$650–1,413Drive 1,336.3 mi
- Drive from Ames to Orlandocar 1,336.3 mi
23h 47m$244–353Shuttle, fly to Orlando Sanford
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane DSM - SFB
5h 3m$272–915Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Orlandotrain
2d 3h$678–1,450
Ames to Orlando by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Orlando is to bus which costs $230 - $450 and takes 31h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Orlando is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $270 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Orlando station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Orlando Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 5m.
The distance between Ames and Orlando is 1195 miles. The road distance is 1344.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Orlando without a car is to bus which takes 31h 5m and costs $230 - $450.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Ames to Orlando, including transfers.
Ames to Orlando bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Orlando bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Orlando is 1h ahead of Ames. It is currently 3:46 AM in Ames and 4:46 AM in Orlando.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Orlando is 1344 miles. It takes approximately 23h 47m to drive from Ames to Orlando.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Orlando, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Ames to Orlando Bus Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 31h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Orlando via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Orlando via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Des Moines to Orlando via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Orlando via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Orlando via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Orlando Sanford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- 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 St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
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 St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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