There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Boone by bus, taxi, or car
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Line 2 bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Grand Avenue at 13th Street Southbound to Ontario Street at California Avenuebus 2
- Take the taxi from Ontario Street at California Avenue to Boonetaxi
45 min$31–41Drive 15.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ames to Boonecar 15.7 mi
23 min$3–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ames to Boonetaxi 15.7 mi
23 min$35–50
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Boone is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Boone is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $35 - $50.
The distance between Ames and Boone is 18 miles. The road distance is 15.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Boone without a car is to line 2 bus and taxi which takes 45 min and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Ames to Boone, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Boone is 16 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Ames to Boone.
There are 43+ hotels available in Boone.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Boone, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Ames to Boone. However, you can take the line 2 bus to Ontario Street at California Avenue then take the taxi to Boone. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Boone.
- Phone
- (515) 292-1100
- [email protected]
- Website
- CyRide
Bus from Grand Avenue at 13th Street Southbound to Ontario Street at California Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- CyRide
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $30–50
Cyclone Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-233-3324
Cyclone Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-233-3324
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