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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Salina is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Salina is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $250 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Salina?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Salina. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Salina via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Ames to Salina?

The distance between Ames and Salina is 387 miles. The road distance is 396.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Salina without a car is to bus which takes 9h 48m and costs $110 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Ames to Salina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Salina bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Salina bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ames to Salina?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Salina is 397 miles. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Ames to Salina.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ames to Salina?

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Where can I stay near Salina?

There are 36+ hotels available in Salina.

Ames to Salina - 6 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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

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Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Salina Municipal Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane FOD - SLN
5h 52m
$250–616
Drive 394.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Salinacar 394.4 mi
6h 35m
$72–104
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 Bus Station to Salinabus
9h 48m
$117–181
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Salina Municipal Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane DSM - SLN
6h 13m
$232–865
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane DSM - MHK
3. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Salinacar
7h 19m
$212–856
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane DSM - ICT
3. Drive from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Salinacar
7h 42m
$319–1,415

Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) flights

18Weekly Planes

5h 32mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 384.5 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Salina, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Salina via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Salina in around 9h 48m.

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