There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Colorado by shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Denver
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN)plane DSM - DEN
4h 50m$198–796Drive 698.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ames to Denvercar 698.7 mi
11h 4m$128–185Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
15h 21m$178–291Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Denver
- Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Denver (DEN)plane FOD - DEN
4h 37m$221–557Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Colorado Springs Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane DSM - COS
6h 48m$196–794Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus
15h 58m$268–441Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
17h 25m$152–264
Ames to Colorado by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Colorado is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Colorado is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $220 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Colfax Ave & Sherman St via Kansas City Bus Station and Union Station Gate B8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.
The distance between Ames and Colorado is 663 miles. The road distance is 702.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Colorado without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 15h 21m and costs $170 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Ames to Colorado, including transfers.
Ames to Colorado bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Colorado bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Colorado is 1h behind Ames. It is currently 10:10 AM in Ames and 9:10 AM in Colorado.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Colorado is 703 miles. It takes approximately 11h 4m to drive from Ames to Colorado.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Colorado, USA?
You can take a bus from Ames to Colfax Ave & Sherman St via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B8 in around 17h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Des Moines to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- tony@expressarrow.com
- Website
- expressarrow.com
Bus from Omaha, NE to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $70–180
Cyclone Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-233-3324
Cyclone Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-233-3324
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