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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Boulder is to bus which costs $75 - $210 and takes 16h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Boulder is to shuttle and fly and bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $230 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Boulder station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Downtown Boulder Station via Des Moines, Omaha, NE and Union Station Gate B17. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.

How far is it from Ames to Boulder?

The distance between Ames and Boulder is 678 miles. The road distance is 707.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Boulder without a car is to bus via Omaha which takes 16h 33m and costs $170 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Ames to Boulder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Boulder bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Boulder bus arrive?

Ames to Boulder bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Ames and Boulder?

Boulder is 1h behind Ames. It is currently 6:54 PM in Ames and 5:54 PM in Boulder.

Can I drive from Ames to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Boulder is 708 miles. It takes approximately 11h 22m to drive from Ames to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 132+ hotels available in Boulder.

Ames to Boulder - 4 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Boulder by shuttle, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

Shuttle, fly, bus
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 Denver (DEN)plane DSM - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
5h 27m
$235–1,043
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Regent Drbus Ff1 / ...
16h 42m
$76–204
Bus via Omaha
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
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 B17 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus Ff1 / ...
16h 33m
$173–294
Drive 703.5 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Bouldercar 703.5 mi
11h 22m
$129–186

Ames to Boulder by bus

7Weekly Buses

16h 33mAverage Duration

$173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 674.4 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Downtown Boulder Station via Des Moines, Omaha, NE, Denver, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 16h 33m.

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