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How to get fromDenver to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Denver to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DEN - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    4h 35m
    $200–850

  2. Drive 698.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Denver to Amescar car 698.3 mi
    11h 5m
    $128–185

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi
    13h 42m
    $167–277

  4. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane DEN - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    4h 53m
    $215–550

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    15h 2m
    $273–437

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    16h 45m
    $146–257

Denver to Ames by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration16h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 653.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Ames via Kansas City Bus Station and Kansas City in around 16h 45m.

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