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 29m.

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 18m and costs $330 - $1,400.

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 36h 30m and costs $190 - $460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Boise to Ames, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Boise and Ames?

Ames is 1h ahead of Boise. It is currently 1:09 PM in Boise and 2:09 PM in Ames.

Can I drive from Boise to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Boise to Ames is 1383 miles. It takes approximately 21h 29m to drive from Boise to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 42+ hotels available in Ames.

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

There are 5 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)BOI - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
7h 18m
$331–1,391
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Ogden, UT
2. Take the bus from Ogden, UT to Downtown Salt Lake
3. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Station
4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moines
5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ames
36h 30m
$197–458
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokane
2. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolis
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Ames
46h 44m
$234–590
Drive 1,374.7 mi
1. Drive from Boise to Ames1,374.7 mi
21h 29m
$251–363
Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)BOI - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Ames
14h 41m
$311–981

Boise to Ames by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

36h 30mAverage Duration

$197Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,199.1 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

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 Ogden, UT, Downtown Salt Lake, North Temple Station, Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 36h 30m.

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