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

The cheapest way to get from Boise to Ames is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 21h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boise to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 3m and costs $390 - $1,800.

Is there a direct bus between Boise and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Boise to Ames. However, there are services departing from 3988 W Chinden - Boise and arriving at Ames via Cedar City, Denver Union Station, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 20m.

How far is it from Boise to Ames?

The distance between Boise and Ames is 1206 miles. The road distance is 1382.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boise to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 45h 20m and costs $320 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Boise to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boise to Ames bus from?

Boise to Ames bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from 3988 W Chinden - Boise station.

Where does the Boise to Ames bus arrive?

Boise to Ames bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Cedar City, UT station.

What is the time difference between Boise and Ames?

Ames is 1h ahead of Boise. It is currently 1:49 AM in Boise and 2:49 AM in Ames.

Can I drive from Boise to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Boise to Ames is 1383 miles. It takes approximately 21h 35m to drive from Boise to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 52+ hotels available in Ames.

Boise to Ames - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Boise to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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.

Fly to Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BOI - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
7h 3m
$391–1,791
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane BOI - ALO
2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Amescar
10h 55m
$198–877
Bus
1. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Cedar City, UTbus
2. Take the bus from Cedar City to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
45h 20m
$329–673
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokanebus
2. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
46h 47m
$499–1,210
Drive 1,374.7 mi
1. Drive from Boise to Amescar 1,374.7 mi
21h 35m
$251–363
Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane BOI - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
17h 55m
$281–881

Boise to Ames by bus and foot

2Weekly Services

45h 20mAverage Duration

$329Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,199.1 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Boise, ID, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Ames via Cedar City, UT, Cedar City, Denver Union Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 45h 20m.

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