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How to Travel from

Kentucky to Ames

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Louisville International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$764.32
Plane from Covington to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$700.62
Plane from Blue Grass Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$955.39
Plane from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$585.98
Plane from Nashville to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$764.32

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Louisville International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$433.11
Plane from Covington to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$394.90
Plane from Blue Grass Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$585.98
Plane from Nashville to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$433.11

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Louisville International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32
Plane from Covington to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$700.62
Plane from Covington to Fort
Ave. Duration:
6h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$636.93
Plane from Blue Grass Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$955.39
Plane from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$585.98
Plane from Nashville to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Nashville to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$509.54

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Nashville to Des
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$343.94

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.75–$121.02
Train from St. Louis to Warrensburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$121.02

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
10h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.49–$254.77
Bus from Evansville Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$121.02
Bus from Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.59–$76.43

Miller Transportation

Phone:
+1 800-544-2383
Website:
ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville,
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$42.04

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$178.34

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$47.13
Bus from Kansas City to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$101.91

Amtrak Thruway

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$229.29
Bus from Louisville, KY to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.94–$140.12
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$89.17

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Ames is to drive which costs $108.70 - $163.04 and takes 10h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Ames is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $195.65 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Kentucky and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to Ames. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Ames via Indianapolis Bus Station, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

How far is it from Kentucky to Ames?

The distance between Kentucky and Ames is 848 km. The road distance is 981.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kentucky to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 16h 8m and costs $130.43 - $402.17 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Kentucky to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kentucky to Ames bus from?

Kentucky to Ames bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.

Bus or fly from Kentucky to Ames?

The best way to get from Kentucky to Ames is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $217.39 - $500 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $402.17 and takes 16h 8m.

Where does the Kentucky to Ames bus arrive?

Kentucky to Ames bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Amtrak Station.

What is the time difference between Kentucky and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Kentucky. It is currently 03:51 in Kentucky and 02:51 in Ames.

Can I drive from Kentucky to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Ames is 982 km. It takes approximately 10h 3m to drive from Kentucky to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 37+ hotels available in Ames. Prices start at $53.61 per night.
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