There are 3 ways to get from Ames to University of Kansas by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
6h 45m$65–93Drive 262.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ames to University of Kansascar 262.1 mi
4h 33m$48–70Shuttle, fly, drive
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane DSM - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to University of Kansascar
7h 56m$198–764
Des Moines (DSM) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ames to University of Kansas is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to University of Kansas is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to University of Kansas. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Ames and University of Kansas is 271 miles. The road distance is 263.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to University of Kansas without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Ames to University of Kansas, including transfers.
Ames to University of Kansas bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to University of Kansas bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to University of Kansas is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Ames to University of Kansas.
There are 43+ hotels available in University of Kansas.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and University of Kansas, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Ames to University of Kansas via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Lawrence Bus Stop in around 6h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Des Moines to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- 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
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
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