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Four ways to Travel from Houston to Ames

Composite routes from Houston to Ames

Cheapest
15 h 56 min
Car
1557 km.
from $85
Other
22 h 45 min
1372 km.
from $244.13
27 h 35 min
1372 km.
from $595.61

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from William P. Hobby Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$611.45
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$636.93

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$394.90

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$636.93

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from William P. Hobby Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$458.59

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from William P. Hobby Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$331.20

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
11h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.59–$292.99

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$89.17

TL Premium

Phone:
+52 449 913 0502
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/tl.premium1/
Bus from Austin to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$210.19–$222.93

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Omaha to Des
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.04–$82.80

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:
$43.31–$101.91
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$47.13

Vonlane

Phone:
+1 844-866-5263
Email:
Website:
vonlane.com
Bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$143.96–$166.99

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Ames is to drive which costs $173.91 - $260.87 and takes 16h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Houston to Ames is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $152.17 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Ames. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Ames via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.

How far is it from Houston to Ames?

The distance between Houston and Ames is 1412 km. The road distance is 1558.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Houston to Ames without a car is to bus via Dallas which takes 22h 45m and costs $108.70 - $456.52 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Houston to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houston to Ames bus from?

Houston to Ames bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.

Bus or fly from Houston to Ames?

The best way to get from Houston to Ames is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $152.17 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus via Dallas, which costs $108.70 - $456.52 and takes 22h 45m.

Where does the Houston to Ames bus arrive?

Houston to Ames bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.

Can I drive from Houston to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Ames is 1558 km. It takes approximately 16h 2m to drive from Houston 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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