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How to get fromAlexandria to Amesby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Alexandria to Ames by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alexandria to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
    7h 31m
    $107–150

  2. Drive 344.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alexandria to Amescar car 344.2 mi
    5h 39m
    $63–91

  3. Drive to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Drive from Alexandria to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)car car
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BRD - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 23m
    $182–764

  4. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Alexandria to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    8h 35m
    $109–157

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Alexandria to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 30m
    $219–862

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Alexandria, MN, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Alexandria to Ames via Alexandria and Minneapolis in around 7h 31m.

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