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1681 km.
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Charlottesville, United States of America → Ames, United States of America

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Eight ways to Travel from Charlottesville to Ames

Composite routes from Charlottesville to Ames

Cheapest
17 h 31 min
Car
1681 km.
from $92
Other
17 h 31 min
Rideshare
1681 km.
from $21.93
32 h
1360 km.
from $455.98
32 h 16 min
Train
1359 km.
from $379.89
9 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
1360 km.
from $544.65
11 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
1360 km.
from $558.78
10 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
1360 km.
from $518.57
35 h 35 min
1360 km.
from $297.85

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Charlottesville to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$955.39
Plane from Charlottesville to Waterloo
Ave. Duration:
8h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$356.68–$1,210.17

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Charlottesville to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$560.50

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Charlottesville to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$955.39
Plane from Charlottesville to Fort
Ave. Duration:
12h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$891.70
Plane from Charlottesville to Mason
Ave. Duration:
12h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$891.70

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
21h 8m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$292.99
Train from Chicago Union Station to St.
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.68–$178.34

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.59–$280.25
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$178.34
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$152.86

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$108.28

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

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
Bus from Mason City to Ames
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$70.06
Bus from Minneapolis to Ames
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.86–$114.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Ames is to drive which costs $184.78 - $271.74 and takes 17h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Ames is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $336.96 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Ames. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Ames via Charlottesville Union Station, Nashville Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h.

How far is it from Charlottesville to Ames?

The distance between Charlottesville and Ames is 1432 km. The road distance is 1683.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 32h and costs $130.43 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Charlottesville to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Ames bus from?

Charlottesville to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.

Bus or fly from Charlottesville to Ames?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Ames is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $336.96 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $652.17 and takes 32h.

Where does the Charlottesville to Ames bus arrive?

Charlottesville to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Charlottesville and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Charlottesville. It is currently 03:10 in Charlottesville and 02:10 in Ames.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Ames is 1684 km. It takes approximately 17h 39m to drive from Charlottesville 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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