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

The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Ames is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Louisville to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 13m and costs $160 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Louisville and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Louisville to Ames. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Ames via Evansville Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

How far is it from Louisville to Ames?

The distance between Louisville and Ames is 529 miles. The road distance is 594 miles.

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

The best way to get from Louisville to Ames without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 13h 52m and costs $160 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Louisville to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Louisville to Ames bus from?

Louisville to Ames bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from Louisville, KY station.

Where does the Louisville to Ames bus arrive?

Louisville to Ames bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Evansville, IN station.

What is the time difference between Louisville and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Louisville. It is currently 11:30 PM in Louisville and 10:30 PM in Ames.

Can I drive from Louisville to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Ames is 594 miles. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Louisville to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 56+ hotels available in Ames.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Louisville to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SDF - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 13m
$167–693
Drive 590.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Louisville to Amescar 590.5 mi
10h 19m
$108–156
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi
13h 52m
$163–249
Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane SDF - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
7h 31m
$232–683
Fly to Mason City, bus
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Mason City (MCW)plane SDF - MCW
2. Take the bus from Mason City to Amesbus
8h 43m
$117–548
Bus
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus
2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
17h
$160–319

Louisville to Ames by bus

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Distance: 526.2 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Ames via Evansville Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 17h.

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