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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Aspen is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Aspen is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $210 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Aspen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Aspen. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Kansas City Bus Station, Union Station Gate B19 and West Glenwood Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.

How far is it from Ames to Aspen?

The distance between Ames and Aspen is 772 miles. The road distance is 855.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Aspen without a car is to taxi and bus via Omaha which takes 20h 34m and costs $260 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Ames to Aspen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Aspen bus from?

Ames to Aspen bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Where does the Ames to Aspen bus arrive?

Ames to Aspen bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

What is the time difference between Ames and Aspen?

Aspen is 1h behind Ames. It is currently 4:20 PM in Ames and 3:20 PM in Aspen.

Can I drive from Ames to Aspen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Aspen is 856 miles. It takes approximately 14h 34m to drive from Ames to Aspen.

Where can I stay near Aspen?

There are 862+ hotels available in Aspen.

Ames to Aspen - 6 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Aspen by taxi, plane, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane FOD - ASE
5h 36m
$216–564
Drive 850.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Aspencar 850.9 mi
14h 34m
$156–225
Taxi, bus via Omaha
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus
4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
5. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
20h 34m
$263–349
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane DSM - ASE
5h 49m
$183–743
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
21h 24m
$203–329
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
23h 30m
$177–302

Ames to Aspen by bus

14Weekly Buses

23h 30mAverage Duration

$177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 767.4 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 23h 30m.

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