There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Door County by taxi, plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Green Bay, taxi
best- Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Green Bay (GRB)plane FOD - GRB
- Take the taxi from Green Bay (GRB) to Door Countytaxi
5h 38m$365–731Drive 434.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ames to Door Countycar 434.3 mi
7h 59m$80–115Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus
- Take the taxi from Green Bay Transit Center to Door Countytaxi
12h 20m$230–323Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Green Bay, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Green Bay (GRB)plane DSM - GRB
- Take the taxi from Green Bay (GRB) to Door Countytaxi
6h 9m$312–830Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Appleton International Airport, drive
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane DSM - ATW
- Drive from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Door Countycar
6h 42m$164–639Bus, taxi via La Crosse
- Take the bus from Ames to Owatonnabus
- Take the bus from Owatonna to Rochesterbus
- Take the bus from Rochester to La Crossebus
- Take the bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Green Bay stationbus
- Take the taxi from Green Bay station to Door Countytaxi
14h 14m$247–345Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Green Bay, WI - Transitbus
- Take the taxi from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Door Countytaxi
14h 37m$289–475
Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Green Bay (GRB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Door County is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Door County is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $360 - $750.
The distance between Ames and Door County is 439 miles. The road distance is 436.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Door County without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 12h 20m and costs $230 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Ames to Door County, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Door County is 437 miles. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Ames to Door County.
There are 86+ hotels available in Door County.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Door County, WI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Ames to Door County. However, you can take the taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) airport, fly to Green Bay (GRB), then take the taxi to Door County. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Minneapolis, take the bus to Green Bay Transit Center, then take the taxi to Door County.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Green Bay via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Des Moines to Green Bay via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Ames to Owatonna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Rochester to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $130–200
Cyclone Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-233-3324
Yellow Cab Green Bay
- Phone
- +1-920-435-1111
- Website
- yellowcabgreenbay.com
Yellow Cab Green Bay
- Phone
- +1-920-435-1111
- Website
- yellowcabgreenbay.com
Yellow Cab Green Bay
- Phone
- +1-920-435-1111
- Website
- yellowcabgreenbay.com
Yellow Cab Green Bay
- Phone
- +1-920-435-1111
- Website
- yellowcabgreenbay.com
Yellow Cab Green Bay
- Phone
- +1-920-435-1111
- Website
- yellowcabgreenbay.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide







