There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Osmond by bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Norfolk, NEbus
- Take the taxi from Norfolk, NE to Osmondtaxi
8h 52m$166–222Drive 229.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ames to Osmondcar 229.6 mi
4h 34m$42–61Shuttle, fly, drive
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane DSM - SUX
- Drive from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Osmondcar
7h 33m$215–859
Des Moines (DSM) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Osmond is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Osmond is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Ames and Osmond is 336 miles. The road distance is 231 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Osmond without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 52m and costs $160 - $230.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Ames to Osmond, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Osmond is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Ames to Osmond.
There are nine+ hotels available in Osmond.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Osmond, NE, USA?
There is no direct connection from Ames to Osmond. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Omaha, NE, take the bus to Norfolk, NE, then take the taxi to Osmond. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Osmond in around 4h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Des Moines to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- expressarrow.com
Bus from Omaha, NE to Norfolk, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide







