What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Grand Junction?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Grand Junction is to bus which costs $140 - $310 and takes 22h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Grand Junction?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Grand Junction is to taxi and fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $220 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Grand Junction?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Grand Junction. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via Des Moines and Union Station Gate B19. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.

How far is it from Ames to Grand Junction?

The distance between Ames and Grand Junction is 862 miles. The road distance is 943.5 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Grand Junction without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Grand Junction without a car is to bus which takes 22h 15m and costs $140 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Grand Junction?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Ames to Grand Junction, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Grand Junction bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Grand Junction bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ames and Grand Junction?

Grand Junction is 1h behind Ames. It is currently 7:14 AM in Ames and 6:14 AM in Grand Junction.

Can I drive from Ames to Grand Junction?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Grand Junction is 943 miles. It takes approximately 15h to drive from Ames to Grand Junction.

Where can I stay near Grand Junction?

There are 142+ hotels available in Grand Junction.

Ames to Grand Junction - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Ames to Grand Junction by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, bus, or train

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

Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane FOD - GJT
7h 16m
$226–624
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 B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus
22h 15m
$148–301
Drive 938 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Grand Junctioncar 938 mi
15h
$172–248
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane DSM - MTJ
3. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar
7h 24m
$212–906
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane FOD - MTJ
3. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar
13h 20m
$225–577
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane DSM - GJT
7h 16m
$223–993
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane DSM - ASE
3. Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus
9h 45m
$209–864
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
24h 24m
$173–391

Ames to Grand Junction by bus

7Weekly Buses

22h 15mAverage Duration

$148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 856.5 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B19 in around 22h 15m.

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