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How to get fromAmes to Coloradoby shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), car or taxi

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

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Denver

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN)plane plane DSM - DEN
    5h 9m
    $188–796

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    16h 31m
    $116–274

  3. Bus via Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus bus
    15h 41m
    $169–269

  4. Drive 698.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Denvercar car 698.7 mi
    11h 4m
    $128–185

  5. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Denver

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Denver (DEN)plane plane FOD - DEN
    4h 49m
    $221–597

  6. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Colorado Springs Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane DSM - COS
    6h 53m
    $176–744

Ames to Colorado by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Colorado, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Civic Center Loop via Des Moines, Omaha, NE, Denver, and 16th Street & Wynkoop St in around 15h 41m.

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