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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Boise is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 21h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Boise is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $440 - $2,000.

How far is it from Ames to Boise?

The distance between Ames and Boise is 1208 miles. The road distance is 1382.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Boise without a car is to bus which takes 45h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Ames to Boise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Boise bus from?

Ames to Boise bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines - Minneapolis, MN, depart from Ames station.

Where does the Ames to Boise bus arrive?

Ames to Boise bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines - Minneapolis, MN, arrive at Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Ames and Boise?

Boise is 1h behind Ames. It is currently 1:26 PM in Ames and 12:26 PM in Boise.

Can I drive from Ames to Boise?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Boise is 1382 miles. It takes approximately 21h 32m to drive from Ames to Boise.

Where can I stay near Boise?

There are 323+ hotels available in Boise.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Ames and Boise?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Boise station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Main Street Station - Upper Deck via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Cedar City, UT and W Chinden Blvd & W 39th St SWC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 20m.

There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Boise by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Shuttle to Des Moines, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane DSM - BOI
6h 46m
$442–1,990
Drive 1,374.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Boisecar 1,374.2 mi
21h 32m
$251–363
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cedar Citybus
5. Take the bus from Cedar City, UT to 3988 W Chinden - Boisebus
45h 20m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokanetrain
3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Boise, ID - Airportbus
46h 52m
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane FOD - BOI
8h 49m
$445–1,571
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Ames to MSP Airportbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane MSP - BOI
8h 13m

Des Moines (DSM) to Boise Airport (BOI) flights

75Weekly Planes

6h 46mAverage Duration

$363Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,201 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Boise, ID, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Main Street Station - Upper Deck via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Cedar City, Cedar City, UT, 3988 W Chinden - Boise, and W Chinden Blvd & W 39th St SWC in around 45h 20m.

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