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

The cheapest way to get from Norman to Ames is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Norman to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 38m and costs $310 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Norman and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Norman station to Ames. However, there are services departing from Oklahoma City Bus Station and arriving at Ames via Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.

How far is it from Norman to Ames?

The distance between Norman and Ames is 539 miles. The road distance is 589.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Norman to Ames without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 14h 22m and costs $130 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Norman to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Norman to Ames bus from?

Norman to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oklahoma City Bus Station.

Where does the Norman to Ames bus arrive?

Norman to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Norman to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Norman to Ames is 590 miles. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Norman to Ames.

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

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Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 45+ hotels available in Ames.

Norman 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 Norman to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Will Rogers World Airport to Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane OKC - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 38m
$310–1,123
Drive 586.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Norman to Amescar 586.4 mi
9h 34m
$107–155
Bus via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
14h 22m
$139–236
Fly Will Rogers World Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane OKC - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
6h 58m
$330–863
Drive to Stillwater Regional Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Drive from Norman to Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO)car
2. Fly from Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SWO - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
10h 23m
$225–911
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oklahoma City to Newton Stationbus
2. Take the train from Newton Station to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
16h 39m
$213–350
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oklahoma to Omahabus
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
18h 17m
$244–276

Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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5h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 536.3 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Norman, OK, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a train from Norman Amtrak Station to Ames via Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 14h 22m.

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