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23 h 34 min
2232 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Tampa to Ames

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Cheapest
By car (2 232 km)
23 h 34 min
2232 km.
from $122
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Plane to Ames
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Other
Bus
33 h 20 min
1860 km.
from $477.78
Train, Bus
2 d 3 h 3 min
1863 km.
from $556.79
Plane
6 h 17 min
1862 km.
from $355.12
Bus, Plane (Line 300 bus to St. Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport)
6 h 58 min
1862 km.
from $303.22
Bus, Plane (Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport)
8 h 3 min
1862 km.
from $342.66
Bus, Plane (Amtrak Thruway to Punta Gorda Airport)
8 h 38 min
1862 km.
from $10.87
Train, bus via Minneapolis
2 d 7 h 27 min
1862 km.
from $429.96

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Tampa to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$829.20
Plane from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$765.41

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Tampa to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$408.22
Plane from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$369.95

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Tampa to Des
Ave. Duration:
6h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$829.20
Plane from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Tampa to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$574.06
Plane from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$523.03

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Orlando Sanford to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.33–$433.73
Plane from St. Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71
Plane from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.33–$433.73
Plane from Punta Gorda Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$395.46

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Tampa to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
41h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.84–$548.54
Train from Chicago Union Station to St.
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.48–$178.60
Bus from Tampa Union Station to Port
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.38–$82.92
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.17–$229.62
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.14–$153.08

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.21–$48.48
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.55–$140.33
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$165.84
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.65–$42.10

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$62.51–$178.60

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Kansas City to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$42.10–$102.05
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.41–$45.92
Bus from Minneapolis to Ames
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.65–$108.43

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 727-540-1900
Email:
Website:
psta.net
Bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to Psta
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.24–$2.53

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Ames is to drive which costs $239.13 - $347.83 and takes 23h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tampa to Ames is to drive and fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $206.52 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Tampa and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Ames. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Ames via Orlando Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 20m.

How far is it from Tampa to Ames?

The distance between Tampa and Ames is 1894 km. The road distance is 2232.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Tampa to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 33h 20m and costs $141.30 - $706.52 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Tampa to Ames bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Tampa to Ames?

The best way to get from Tampa to Ames is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $260.87 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $141.30 - $706.52 and takes 33h 20m.

Where does the Tampa to Ames bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Tampa and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Tampa. It is currently 05:14 in Tampa and 04:14 in Ames.

Can I drive from Tampa to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Ames is 2232 km. It takes approximately 23h 32m to drive from Tampa to Ames.

Which airlines fly from Tampa Airport to Des Moines Airport?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta offer flights from Tampa Airport to Des Moines Airport.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 37+ hotels available in Ames. Prices start at $51.95 per night.
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