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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Moab is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 16h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Moab is to shuttle and fly which takes 7h 55m and costs $260 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Moab?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Moab. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Moab, UT via Des Moines, Denver Union Station and Green River. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 10m.

How far is it from Ames to Moab?

The distance between Ames and Moab is 968 miles. The road distance is 1043.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Moab without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 24h 54m and costs $470 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Ames to Moab, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Moab bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Moab bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ames and Moab?

Moab is 1h behind Ames. It is currently 5:58 AM in Ames and 4:58 AM in Moab.

Can I drive from Ames to Moab?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Moab is 1044 miles. It takes approximately 16h 58m to drive from Ames to Moab.

Where can I stay near Moab?

There are 565+ hotels available in Moab.

Ames to Moab - 8 ways to travel via taxi, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

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

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, shuttle
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
3. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Moabshuttle
8h 47m
$490–991
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 Denver Union Station to Green Riverbus
4. Take the bus from Green River to Moab, UTbus
26h 10m
$184–411
Bus, shuttle
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
4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Regional Airportbus
5. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Moabshuttle
24h 54m
$470–721
Drive 1,037.8 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Moabcar 1,037.8 mi
16h 58m
$190–274
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport, shuttle
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
3. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Moabshuttle
8h 47m
$482–1,340
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 Moabcar
10h 14m
$227–930
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Moab
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Moab (CNY)plane FOD - CNY
21h 55m
$265–691
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Moab
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Moab (CNY)plane DSM - CNY
7h 55m
$262–1,020

Ames to Moab by bus

5Weekly Buses

26h 10mAverage Duration

$184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 962.7 mi
Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Moab, UT, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Moab, UT via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Green River in around 26h 10m.

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