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Ten ways to Travel from Detroit to Ames

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Cheapest
By car (1 000 km)
10 h 16 min
1000 km.
from $55
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Plane to Ames
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Other
Rideshare
10 h 16 min
1000 km.
from $13.04
Bus
15 h 54 min
870 km.
from $274.21
Train, bus via Galesburg
17 h 53 min
870 km.
from $234.67
Bus, Plane (Fly Detroit to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport)
7 h 34 min
870 km.
from $375.87
Bus, Plane (Fly Detroit to Waterloo Municipal Airport)
7 h 14 min
870 km.
from $491.09
Bus, Plane (Bus to Bishop International Airport)
9 h 28 min
870 km.
from $500.33
Train, Bus
16 h 21 min
870 km.
from $276.36
Bus via Auburn Gresham
17 h 42 min
870 km.
from $189.26

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Detroit to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$700.62
Plane from Detroit to Waterloo
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$891.70
Plane from Bishop International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
6h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$764.32

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Detroit to Des
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$382.16

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Detroit to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Plane from Detroit to Fort
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$700.62
Plane from Bishop International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
6h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Bishop International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$598.71

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dearborn to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.67–$140.12
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$108.28

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$178.34

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$101.91
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flint
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.55–$47.13

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:
$63.69–$178.34
Bus from Galesburg to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$54.78
Bus from Burlington to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.13–$95.54

Jefferson Lines

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Ames is to drive which costs $108.70 - $163.04 and takes 10h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Ames is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $184.78 - $456.52 .

How far is it from Detroit to Ames?

The distance between Detroit and Ames is 957 km. The road distance is 1000.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 15h 54m and costs $97.83 - $347.83 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Detroit to Ames, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Ames?

The best way to get from Detroit to Ames is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $184.78 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.83 - $347.83 and takes 15h 54m.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 19:55 in Detroit and 18:55 in Ames.

Can I drive from Detroit to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Ames is 1001 km. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Detroit 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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