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

The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Ames is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 27m.

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 56m and costs $220 - $1,100.

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 and taxi which takes 14h 57m and costs $140 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Dayton to Ames, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dayton and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 1:24 PM in Dayton and 12:24 PM 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 43+ hotels available in Ames.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dayton to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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Fly Dayton 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 56m
$222–1,042
Drive 585.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dayton to Amescar 585.7 mi
10h 27m
$107–155
Bus, taxi
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 taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi
14h 57m
$147–247
Fly Dayton 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
Bus to Covington, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CVG - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
9h 36m
$232–1,061
Bus, shuttle
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 a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
16h 27m
$178–385

Dayton (DAY) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

103Weekly Planes

5h 54mAverage Duration

$147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 566.6 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Dayton to Ames. However, you can take the line 43 bus to Dayton International Airport, walk to Dayton (DAY) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, then take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can take the line 08 bus to Northwest Hub, walk to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Ames.

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