There are 4 ways to get from Fort Worth to Ames by tram, plane, shuttle, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, fly, shuttle
best- Take the tram from Fort Worth T&P Station to DFW Airport Terminal B Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DFW - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 23m$182–792Tram, bus
cheapest- Take the tram from Fort Worth T&P Station to DFW Airport Terminal B Stationtram
- Take the bus from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Dentonbus
- Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
18h 13m$130–223Drive 737.5 mi
- Drive from Fort Worth to Amescar 737.5 mi
12h 44m$135–195Bus
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
18h 25m$134–243
Fort Worth to Ames by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Worth to Ames is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Worth to Ames is to tram and fly and shuttle which takes 5h 23m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Worth station to Ames. However, there are services departing from Ft Worth Bus Station and arriving at Ames via Dallas Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.
The distance between Fort Worth and Ames is 697 miles. The road distance is 741.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Worth to Ames without a car is to tram and bus which takes 18h 13m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Fort Worth to Ames, including transfers.
Fort Worth to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ft Worth Bus Station.
Fort Worth to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Worth to Ames is 742 miles. It takes approximately 12h 44m to drive from Fort Worth to Ames.
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What companies run services between Fort Worth, TX, USA and Ames, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Ames via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 18h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Des Moines via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Phone
- +1 817-215-8600
- Website
- Trinity Metro
Tram from Fort Worth T&P Station to DFW Airport Terminal B Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Trinity Metro
- Adults 20-64
- $2
Tram from Fort Worth T&P Station to DFW Airport Terminal B Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Trinity Metro
- Adults 20-64
- $2
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Denton
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Kansas City to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–150
- Website
- Greyhound
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