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

The cheapest way to get from Orlando to Ames is to bus which costs $230 - $450 and takes 31h.

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

The fastest way to get from Orlando to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 52m and costs $300 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Orlando and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Orlando station to Ames. However, there are services departing from Orlando Bus Station and arriving at Ames via Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h.

How far is it from Orlando to Ames?

The distance between Orlando and Ames is 1205 miles. The road distance is 1357.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Orlando to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 31h and costs $230 - $450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Orlando to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orlando to Ames bus from?

Orlando to Ames bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Orlando Bus Station.

Where does the Orlando to Ames bus arrive?

Orlando to Ames bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Orlando and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Orlando. It is currently 5:34 AM in Orlando and 4:34 AM in Ames.

Can I drive from Orlando to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Orlando to Ames is 1358 miles. It takes approximately 23h 20m to drive from Orlando to Ames.

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

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Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 45+ hotels available in Ames.

Orlando to Ames - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Orlando to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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Fly from Orlando, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MCO - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
7h 30m
$232–942
Bus
1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
31h
$236–442
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Orlando to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
2d
$633–1,238
Drive 1,349.8 mi
1. Drive from Orlando to Amescar 1,349.8 mi
23h 20m
$247–356
Fly from Orlando Sanford, shuttle
1. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SFB - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
4h 52m
$301–1,063
Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus
2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PIE - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
8h 56m
$282–1,047

Orlando (MCO) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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6h 2mAverage Duration

$155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,198.4 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Ames via Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 31h.

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