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

The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Ames is to bus which costs $100 - $210 and takes 15h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dayton to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 53m and costs $220 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Dayton and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Ames. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Ames via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 54m.

How far is it from Dayton to Ames?

The distance between Dayton and Ames is 570 miles. The road distance is 589.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dayton to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 15h 54m and costs $100 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Dayton to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dayton to Ames bus from?

Dayton to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.

Where does the Dayton to Ames bus arrive?

Dayton to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Dayton and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 4:09 AM in Dayton and 3:09 AM in Ames.

Can I drive from Dayton to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Ames is 589 miles. It takes approximately 10h 27m to drive from Dayton to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 45+ hotels available in Ames.

Dayton 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 Dayton to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly to Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DAY - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 53m
$222–1,042
Bus via Chicago
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
16h 34m
$99–199
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
15h 54m
$107–204
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
20h 24m
$177–364
Drive 585.7 mi
1. Drive from Dayton to Amescar 585.7 mi
10h 27m
$107–155
Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane DAY - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
7h 34m
$232–682

Dayton (DAY) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

106Weekly Planes

5h 34mAverage Duration

$147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 566.6 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Ames via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Des Moines in around 15h 54m.

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