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 - $440 and takes 30h 15m.

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 43m and costs $310 - $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 Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 15m.

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 30h 15m and costs $230 - $440.

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 4:13 AM in Orlando and 3:13 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 43+ 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 Kansas City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
30h 15m
$235–437
Train, bus, shuttle
1. Take the train from Orlando to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
2d
$666–1,401
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 43m
$311–1,063
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Orlando to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus
2d 4h
$693–1,443

Orlando to Ames by bus

12Weekly Buses

30h 15mAverage Duration

$235Cheapest 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, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 30h 15m.

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