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How to get fromAmes to Eau Claireby bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Eau Claire by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Burnsvillebus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Eau Claire - UW Campusbus bus Mil-Aus / ...
    6h 59m

  2. Drive 269.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Eau Clairecar car 269.5 mi
    4h 56m
    $50–72

  3. Shuttle, fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane plane DSM - EAU
    7h 27m
    $182–740

  4. Shuttle, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DSM - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Eau Claire - UW Campusbus bus
    6h 11m

Des Moines (DSM) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Eau Claire, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Eau Claire - UW Campus via Burnsville Transit Station Bay B, Mall of America Transit Station Gate F, MOA Transit Station Gate A, American & Thunderbird Station, and Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington in around 6h 59m.

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