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Washington, United States of America → Ames, United States of America

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Seven ways to Travel from Washington to Ames

Composite routes from Washington to Ames

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$701.63
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$765.41

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$408.22
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.33–$357.19
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$459.25

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$701.63
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$625.09
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Fort
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$523.03
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$561.30

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$280.65
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.38–$70.16
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.54–$280.65
Train from Chicago Union Station to St.
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.75–$178.60

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.58–$242.38

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.69–$382.71

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$10.21

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Mcpherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.46–$7.02

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
18h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$62.51–$369.95

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.78–$178.60

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:
$21.69–$47.20
Bus from Minneapolis to Ames
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.92–$114.81

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Ames is to drive which costs $184.78 - $271.74 and takes 17h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Ames is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $217.39 - $478.26 .

How far is it from Washington to Ames?

The distance between Washington and Ames is 1513 km. The road distance is 1668.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Ames without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 43m and costs $152.17 - $445.65 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Washington to Ames, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Washington to Ames?

The best way to get from Washington to Ames is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $217.39 - $478.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $521.74 and takes 28h 34m.

What is the time difference between Washington and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 06:24 in Washington and 05:24 in Ames.

Can I drive from Washington to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Ames is 1668 km. It takes approximately 17h 13m to drive from Washington to Ames.

Which airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Des Moines Airport?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Des Moines Airport.

Where can I stay near Ames?

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