Rome2Rio

How to get fromBoston Airport (BOS) to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Ames

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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

  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BOS - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    4h 22m
    $194–722

  2. Fly to Mason City, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane BOS - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus bus
    8h 20m
    $143–575

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    36h 5m
    $342–594

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    37h 9m
    $834–1,344

  5. Drive  1,300.6 mi

    1. Drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Amescar car 1,300.6 mi
    22h 54m
    $238–343

  6. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane BOS - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    6h 51m
    $255–717

  7. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BOS - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    8h 49m
    $448–1,088

  8. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane BOS - ALO
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    10h 47m
    $253–796

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus
    40h 18m
    $317–509

Boston Airport (BOS) to Ames by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration37h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$834Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Ames.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,202.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Boston Airport (BOS), USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Terminal C - Arrivals Level to Ames via South Station, Boston, New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 40h 18m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

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

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There