There are 5 ways to get from Iowa State University to Colorado by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle, fly to Denver
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN)plane DSM - DEN
5h 27m$238–1,096Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123
16h 14m$76–204Bus via Omaha
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus
15h 54m$173–294Drive 696.3 mi
- Drive from Iowa State University to Denvercar 696.3 mi
11h 2m$128–184Shuttle, fly to Colorado Springs Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane DSM - COS
7h 45m$196–844
Iowa State University to Colorado by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Colorado is to bus which costs $75 - $210 and takes 16h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Colorado is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $230 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Civic Center Loop via Des Moines, Omaha, NE and 16th Street & Wynkoop St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 54m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Colorado is 664 miles. The road distance is 700.4 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Colorado without a car is to bus via Omaha which takes 15h 54m and costs $170 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Iowa State University to Colorado, including transfers.
Iowa State University to Colorado bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to Colorado bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Colorado is 1h behind Iowa State University. It is currently 11:49 AM in Iowa State University and 10:49 AM in Colorado.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Colorado is 700 miles. It takes approximately 11h 2m to drive from Iowa State University to Colorado.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Colorado, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Civic Center Loop via Ames, Des Moines, Omaha, NE, Denver, and 16th Street & Wynkoop St in around 15h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Denver via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Colorado Springs Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Des Moines to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–900
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- tony@expressarrow.com
- Website
- expressarrow.com
Bus from Omaha, NE to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
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