There are 2 ways to get from Ames to Dodge Center by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Ames to Dodge Center is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Dodge Center is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Dodge Center. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Owatonna via Clear Lake Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Ames and Dodge Center is 178 miles. The road distance is 165.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Dodge Center without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $130 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Ames to Dodge Center, including transfers.
Ames to Dodge Center bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Dodge Center bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Clear Lake Jct. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Dodge Center is 166 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Ames to Dodge Center.
There are two+ hotels available in Dodge Center.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Dodge Center, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Ames to Dodge Center via Clear Lake Jct. and Owatonna in around 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Clear Lake Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Owatonna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $27–40
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