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

The cheapest way to get from Mesa to Ames is to drive which costs $250 - $380 and takes 24h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mesa to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 48m and costs $290 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Mesa and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Mesa station to Ames. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station and arriving at Ames via El Paso, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 39m.

How far is it from Mesa to Ames?

The distance between Mesa and Ames is 1208 miles. The road distance is 1414 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mesa to Ames without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 23m and costs $500 - $1,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Mesa to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mesa to Ames bus from?

Mesa to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.

Where does the Mesa to Ames bus arrive?

Mesa to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Paso Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Mesa and Ames?

Ames is 2h ahead of Mesa. It is currently 4:11 AM in Mesa and 6:11 AM in Ames.

Can I drive from Mesa to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Mesa to Ames is 1414 miles. It takes approximately 24h 53m to drive from Mesa to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 45+ hotels available in Ames.

Mesa to Ames - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Mesa to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Fly Phoenix to Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PHX - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 48m
$292–942
Fly Phoenix to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
cheapest
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane PHX - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
10h
$242–652
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
35h 23m
$512–1,005
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
35h 39m
$271–414
Drive 1,405.8 mi
1. Drive from Mesa to Amescar 1,405.8 mi
24h 53m
$257–371
Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane AZA - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 12m
$254–994
Bus via Denver
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
41h 13m
$292–561

Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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4h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,201.2 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Mesa, AZ, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Mesa Dr/Main St to Ames via 44th St/Washington, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 35h 39m.

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