There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Denver by shuttle, plane, 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
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)DSM - DEN
4h 39m$242–1,050Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Ames to Des MoinesJefferson 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union StationGreyhound US0123
15h 45m$68–221Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Take the bus from Omaha to Denver
14h 55m$115–301Drive 698.7 mi
- Drive from Ames to Denver698.7 mi
11h 2m$128–185Bus via Denver
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denver
15h 25m$155–271
Ames to Denver by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Denver is to bus which costs $65 - $230 and takes 15h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Denver is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $240 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Denver. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Denver via Des Moines and Omaha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
The distance between Ames and Denver is 657 miles. The road distance is 702.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Denver without a car is to bus which takes 14h 55m and costs $110 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Ames to Denver, including transfers.
Ames to Denver bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Denver bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Denver is 1h behind Ames. It is currently 2:06 AM in Ames and 1:06 AM in Denver.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Denver is 703 miles. It takes approximately 11h 2m to drive from Ames to Denver.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Denver, CO, USA?
You can take a bus from Ames to Denver via Des Moines and Omaha in around 14h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Des Moines to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- 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/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Omaha to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $90–140
- Flexible Fares
- $130–190
- 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
- $130–160
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 1264+ hotels available in Denver.










