What is the cheapest way to get from College Station to Ames?

The cheapest way to get from College Station to Ames is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from College Station to Ames?

The fastest way to get from College Station to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 6m and costs $220 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between College Station and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from College Station station to Ames. However, there are services departing from College Station and arriving at Ames via Denton, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.

How far is it from College Station to Ames?

The distance between College Station and Ames is 820 miles. The road distance is 884.1 miles.

How do I travel from College Station to Ames without a car?

The best way to get from College Station to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 21h and costs $170 - $290.

How long does it take to get from College Station to Ames?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from College Station to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the College Station to Ames bus from?

College Station to Ames bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from College Station.

Where does the College Station to Ames bus arrive?

College Station to Ames bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Denton station.

Can I drive from College Station to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between College Station to Ames is 884 miles. It takes approximately 15h 25m to drive from College Station to Ames.

How do I get a bus ticket from College Station to Ames?

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Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 47+ hotels available in Ames.

College Station to Ames - 6 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from College Station to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from College Station, shuttle
best
1. Fly from College Station (CLL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CLL - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 6m
$225–908
Drive 878.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from College Station to Amescar 878.9 mi
15h 25m
$161–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from College Station to Dentonbus
2. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
21h
$170–285
Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from College Station to Downtown Houstonbus
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane IAH - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
7h 47m
$248–970
Bus via Irving
1. Take the bus from College Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
22h 10m
$170–317
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Brazos Transit District to Waco Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Waco to Omahabus
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
24h 8m
$273–318

College Station (CLL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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4h 59mAverage Duration

$134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 815.5 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between College Station, TX, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from College Station to Ames via Denton, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 21h.

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