What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Colorado Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Colorado Springs is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Colorado Springs?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Colorado Springs is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $250 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Colorado Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Colorado Springs. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Colorado Springs, CO via Des Moines and Denver, CO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 31m.

How far is it from Ames to Colorado Springs?

The distance between Ames and Colorado Springs is 674 miles. The road distance is 728.7 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Colorado Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Colorado Springs without a car is to bus which takes 18h 31m and costs $130 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Colorado Springs?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Ames to Colorado Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Colorado Springs bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Colorado Springs bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ames and Colorado Springs?

Colorado Springs is 1h behind Ames. It is currently 7:54 PM in Ames and 6:54 PM in Colorado Springs.

Can I drive from Ames to Colorado Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Colorado Springs is 729 miles. It takes approximately 12h 38m to drive from Ames to Colorado Springs.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ames to Colorado Springs?

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Where can I stay near Colorado Springs?

There are 885+ hotels available in Colorado Springs.

Ames to Colorado Springs - 7 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Colorado Springs by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Colorado Springs Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane DSM - COS
6h 48m
$196–794
Drive 724.5 mi
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1. Drive from Ames to Colorado Springscar 724.5 mi
12h 38m
$133–191
Bus
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, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus
18h 31m
$135–246
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Colorado Springs Airport
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane FOD - COS
6h 43m
$219–545
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Denver, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN)plane DSM - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus
5h 55m
$222–845
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Denver, bus
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Denver (DEN)plane FOD - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus
5h 42m
$250–606
Bus via Omaha
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 B4 to Colorado Springs Downtown Stationbus
18h 35m
$192–263

Des Moines (DSM) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) flights

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5h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 669.8 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Colorado Springs, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Colorado Springs, CO via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Union Station Light Rail Plaza, Auraria West Station, and Denver, CO in around 18h 31m.

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