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Eleven ways to Travel from Philadelphia to Ames

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Cheapest
By car (1 769 km)
18 h 7 min
1769 km.
from $97
Other
Rideshare
18 h 7 min
1769 km.
from $23.07
Bus
33 h
1560 km.
from $430.96
Bus via Chicago
30 h 39 min
1562 km.
from $5.43
Train, Bus (Train)
30 h 56 min
1560 km.
from $578.61
Train, Plane (Train to Newark Liberty International Airport)
6 h 34 min
1562 km.
from $402.15
Bus, Plane
8 h 14 min
1562 km.
from $374.58
Train, Plane (Train to Laguardia Airport)
7 h 45 min
1562 km.
from $429.63
Train, Plane (Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
7 h 41 min
1562 km.
from $388.80
Train, bus via Minneapolis
35 h 3 min
1562 km.
from $360
Train, Bus (Train)
36 h 48 min
1563 km.
from $415.08

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$766.36
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$319.32–$957.95
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$434.27–$459.82
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$702.50

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.59–$370.41
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$332.09
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.59–$383.18
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.82–$370.41

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$702.50
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$319.32–$1,149.54
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Fort
Ave. Duration:
6h 53m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.27–$702.50
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$319.32–$574.77
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$702.50

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$178.82–$536.45
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$191.59–$562.00
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$178.82–$536.45

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$121.34–$370.41

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.16–$102.18
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.64–$268.23
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$12.13–$83.02
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.05–$89.41
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.64–$268.23
Train from Chicago Union Station to St.
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.54–$178.82
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
26h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$102.18–$344.86

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.82–$242.68
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$20.44–$229.91
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.71–$229.91

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$39.60–$472.59
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$31.93–$434.27

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.99–$178.82
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
20h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.86–$395.95

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Allentown to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
18h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.64–$229.91

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:
$62.59–$178.82

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:
$20.44–$45.98
Bus from Kansas City to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$42.15–$102.18
Bus from Minneapolis to Ames
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.70–$108.57

Fullington Trailways

Phone:
+1 814-574-1827
Website:
fullingtontours.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Allentown
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Ames is to drive which costs $184.78 - $282.61 and takes 18h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Ames is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $239.13 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Ames. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Ames via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Ames?

The distance between Philadelphia and Ames is 1640 km. The road distance is 1769.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Ames without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 30h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Philadelphia to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Ames bus from?

Philadelphia to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Ames?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Ames is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $239.13 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs and takes 30h 39m. There are no good options to train between Philadelphia to Ames.

Where does the Philadelphia to Ames bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 03:12 in Philadelphia and 02:12 in Ames.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Ames is 1769 km. It takes approximately 18h 7m to drive from Philadelphia to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

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