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

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Ames is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 15h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Houston to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 27m and costs $220 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Ames. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Ames via Denton and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 20m.

How far is it from Houston to Ames?

The distance between Houston and Ames is 874 miles. The road distance is 953.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Houston to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 22h 20m and costs $170 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Houston to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houston to Ames bus from?

Houston to Ames bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.

Where does the Houston to Ames bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Houston to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Ames is 953 miles. It takes approximately 15h 57m to drive from Houston to Ames.

How do I get a bus ticket from Houston to Ames?

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Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 43+ hotels available in Ames.

Houston to Ames - 7 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane IAH - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 27m
$223–944
Drive 947.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Houston to Amescar 947.8 mi
15h 57m
$173–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dentonbus
2. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
22h 20m
$177–291
Fly from William P. Hobby Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane HOU - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
7h 16m
$301–1,291
Bus via Dallas
1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
22h 34m
$202–364
Bus via Irving
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston 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 Amesbus
22h 50m
$173–305
Bus via Wake Village
1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Texarkanabus
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Kansas Citybus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
23h 55m
$253–380

Houston to Ames by bus

5Weekly Buses

22h 20mAverage Duration

$177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 868.7 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Ames via Denton, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 22h 20m.

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