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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Denver is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Denver is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $220 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Denver?

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, NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

How far is it from Ames to Denver?

The distance between Ames and Denver is 658 miles. The road distance is 702.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Denver without a car is to bus via Omaha which takes 15h 20m and costs $160 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Ames to Denver, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Denver bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Denver bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ames and Denver?

Denver is 1h behind Ames. It is currently 9:54 AM in Ames and 8:54 AM in Denver.

Can I drive from Ames to Denver?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Denver is 703 miles. It takes approximately 11h 4m to drive from Ames to Denver.

Where can I stay near Denver?

There are 997+ hotels available in Denver.

Ames to Denver - 5 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Denver by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 Denver (DEN)plane DSM - DEN
4h 34m
$192–800
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
16h 10m
$113–271
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
15h 20m
$166–266
Drive 698.7 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Denvercar 698.7 mi
11h 4m
$128–185
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 Denver (DEN)plane FOD - DEN
4h 14m
$225–601

Ames to Denver by bus

7Weekly Buses

15h 20mAverage Duration

$166Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 653.7 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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, NE in around 15h 20m.

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