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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Ames is to drive which costs $230 - $350 and takes 22h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 25m and costs $250 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Ames. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Ames via Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 55m.

How far is it from Boston to Ames?

The distance between Boston and Ames is 1209 miles. The road distance is 1305 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Ames without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 31h 17m and costs $310 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Boston to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Ames bus from?

Boston to Ames bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station.

Where does the Boston to Ames bus arrive?

Boston to Ames bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Boston and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Boston. It is currently 7:52 PM in Boston and 6:52 PM in Ames.

Can I drive from Boston to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Ames is 1305 miles. It takes approximately 22h 52m to drive from Boston to Ames.

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

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Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 43+ hotels available in Ames.

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

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

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Fly to Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BOS - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
4h 25m
$259–1,018
Drive 1,297.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Amescar 1,297.4 mi
22h 52m
$237–342
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
4. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
31h 17m
$310–584
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus
36h 3m
$483–1,003
Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane BOS - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
6h 41m
$249–681
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
38h 55m
$280–562

Boston to Ames by train and bus

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36h 3mAverage Duration

$483Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,202.1 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from South Station to Ames via Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 38h 55m.

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