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How to get fromAmes to Orlandoby shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Orlando by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Orlando

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane DSM - MCO
    6h 57m
    $234–892

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 25m
    $235–447

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Orlandotrain train
    2d
    $620–1,327

  4. Drive 1,336.3 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Orlandocar car 1,336.3 mi
    23h 47m
    $244–353

  5. Shuttle, fly to Orlando Sanford

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane plane DSM - SFB
    5h 9m
    $292–1,015

Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando (MCO) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,188.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Orlando, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Orlando Bus Station via Des Moines, St Louis Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 31h 25m.

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