What is the cheapest way to get from Oklahoma City to Ames?

The cheapest way to get from Oklahoma City to Ames is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oklahoma City to Ames?

The fastest way to get from Oklahoma City to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 25m and costs $260 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Oklahoma City and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Oklahoma City station to Ames. However, there are services departing from Oklahoma City Bus Station and arriving at Ames via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

How far is it from Oklahoma City to Ames?

The distance between Oklahoma City and Ames is 528 miles. The road distance is 573.2 miles.

How do I travel from Oklahoma City to Ames without a car?

The best way to get from Oklahoma City to Ames without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 12h 15m and costs $110 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Oklahoma City to Ames?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Oklahoma City to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oklahoma City to Ames bus from?

Oklahoma City to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Oklahoma City Bus Station.

Where does the Oklahoma City to Ames bus arrive?

Oklahoma City to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Oklahoma City to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Oklahoma City to Ames is 573 miles. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Oklahoma City to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 46+ hotels available in Ames.

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

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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 25m
$268–1,023
Drive 569.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oklahoma City to Amescar 569.9 mi
9h 15m
$104–151
Bus via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
12h 15m
$113–194
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
8h 14m
$278–763
Bus to Stillwater Regional Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Downtown to Stillwater - OSUbus
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 31m
$251–938
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 802
12h 35m
$126–191
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
15h 43m
$180–308

Oklahoma City to Ames by bus

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12h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 524.6 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Ames via Kansas City Bus Station and Kansas City in around 12h 15m.

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