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Seven ways to Travel from Ames to Charleston

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Cheapest
By car (1 968 km)
20 h 23 min
1968 km.
from $108
Other
Rideshare
20 h 23 min
1968 km.
from $25.67
Bus via Kansas City
32 h 17 min
1584 km.
from $319.80
Bus, Train
43 h 12 min
1583 km.
from $406.14
Bus, Plane
8 h 19 min
1583 km.
from $509.51
Bus
33 h 37 min
1580 km.
from $498.86
Bus via New South Memphis
35 h 12 min
1584 km.
from $425.24

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$764.32
Plane from Des Moines to Hilton
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$305.73–$1,401.25

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$458.59
Plane from Des Moines to Hilton
Ave. Duration:
4h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$700.62

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$828.01
Plane from Des Moines to Hilton
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$369.42–$1,210.17

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$560.50

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.68–$178.34
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg
Ave. Duration:
20h 56m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.54–$318.46
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.86–$165.60

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$152.86
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$203.82

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.23–$165.60

Southeastern Stages

Phone:
+1 404-591-2750
Email:
Website:
southeasternstages.com
Bus from Atlanta to Charleston,
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.17–$140.12

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Mt.
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$82.80
Bus from Mt. Pleasant to St
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$147.41

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Ames to Des
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$47.13
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$108.28
Bus from Ames to Albert
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$82.80
Bus from Albert Lea to St.
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$76.43
Bus from Kansas City to Memphis
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$216.56

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Charleston is to drive which costs $217.39 - $326.09 and takes 20h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Charleston is to fly which takes 7h 44m and costs $239.13 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Charleston?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Transit Mall via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta and Dorchester Rd / South Allen Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 17m.

How far is it from Ames to Charleston?

The distance between Ames and Charleston is 1628 km. The road distance is 1970.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Charleston without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 32h 17m and costs $184.78 - $532.61 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Ames to Charleston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Charleston bus from?

Ames to Charleston bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Bus or fly from Ames to Charleston?

The best way to get from Ames to Charleston is to fly which takes 7h 44m and costs $239.13 - $489.13 . Alternatively, you can bus via Kansas City, which costs $184.78 - $532.61 and takes 32h 17m.

Where does the Ames to Charleston bus arrive?

Ames to Charleston bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Ames and Charleston?

Charleston is 1h ahead of Ames. It is currently 01:25 in Ames and 02:25 in Charleston.

Can I drive from Ames to Charleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Charleston is 1971 km. It takes approximately 20h 24m to drive from Ames to Charleston.

Where can I stay near Charleston?

There are 1613+ hotels available in Charleston. Prices start at $49.26 per night.
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