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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Prescott is to drive which costs $250 - $380 and takes 24h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Prescott is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $260 - $1,000.

How far is it from Ames to Prescott?

The distance between Ames and Prescott is 1203 miles. The road distance is 1414.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Prescott without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 33h 40m and costs $600 - $1,200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Ames to Prescott, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Prescott bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Prescott bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ames and Prescott?

Prescott is 2h behind Ames. It is currently 2:49 PM in Ames and 12:49 PM in Prescott.

Can I drive from Ames to Prescott?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Prescott is 1414 miles. It takes approximately 24h 49m to drive from Ames to Prescott.

Where can I stay near Prescott?

There are 164+ hotels available in Prescott.

Ames to Prescott - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Ames and Prescott?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Prescott. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Groome Transportation Office - Prescott via Des Moines, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station and Sky Harbor International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 56m.

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Prescott
best
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Prescott (PRC)plane FOD - PRC
6h 56m
$269–681
Drive 1,406 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Prescottcar 1,406 mi
24h 49m
$257–371
Bus, train, taxi
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 Flagstafftrain
4. Take the bus from Flagstaff University North to Camp Verde Chevron Stationbus
5. Take the taxi from Camp Verde Chevron Station to Prescotttaxi
33h 40m
$600–1,112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
4. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Prescottbus
36h 56m
$364–625
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Prescott
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Prescott (PRC)plane DSM - PRC
6h 47m
$266–970
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)plane DSM - PHX
3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Prescott, AZshuttle
7h 14m
$362–1,020

Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Prescott (PRC) flights

5Weekly Planes

5h 22mAverage Duration

$103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,195.7 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Prescott, AZ, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Groome Transportation Office - Prescott via Des Moines, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, and Sky Harbor International Airport in around 36h 56m.

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