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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Ames is to drive which costs $230 - $350 and takes 24h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Ames is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 7h 7m and costs $200 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Ames. However, there are services departing from Dover Transportation Center and arriving at Ames via Portsmouth Bus Stop, New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station and St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 26m.

How far is it from Exeter to Ames?

The distance between Exeter and Ames is 1263 miles. The road distance is 1307.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Ames without a car is to train and bus and shuttle which takes 33h 49m and costs $430 - $950.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Exeter to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Ames bus from?

Exeter to Ames bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portsmouth Bus Stop station.

Where does the Exeter to Ames bus arrive?

Exeter to Ames bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Exeter. It is currently 2:11 PM in Exeter and 1:11 PM in Ames.

Can I drive from Exeter to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Ames is 1307 miles. It takes approximately 24h 15m to drive from Exeter to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 55+ hotels available in Ames.

Exeter to Ames - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Ames by train, plane, shuttle, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi

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

Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
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1. Take the train from Exeter Station to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BOS - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
7h 7m
$209–771
Train, bus, shuttle
1. Take the train from Exeter Station to Bostontrain
2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
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
33h 49m
$431–937
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop 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 Saint Paul Union Depotbus
4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus
44h 26m
$301–491
Drive 1,299.5 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Amescar 1,299.5 mi
24h 15m
$238–343
Train to Portland, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Take the train from Exeter Station to Portlandtrain
2. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PWM - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
9h 48m
$231–884
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Exeter Station to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane BOS - FOD
3. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
9h 25m
$269–761
Train, bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Take the train from Exeter Station to Bostontrain
2. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MHT - DSM
4. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
10h 33m
$253–985
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Station to Bostontrain
2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus
38h 18m
$431–957

Exeter to Ames by train and bus

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44h 26mAverage Duration

$301Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,255.4 mi
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Exeter, NH, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a train from Exeter Station to Ames via Dover, Dover Transportation Center, Hanover Station, Portsmouth Bus Stop, New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, and St. Paul in around 44h 26m.

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