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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 St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Minneapolis
    7h 48m
    $87–121

  2. Drive  269.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Eau Clairecar car 269.5 mi
    4h 56m
    $47–67

  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 9m
    $147–560

  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 U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 26m
    $166–629

Ames to Eau Claire by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop via St. Paul, Union Depot & Gate A1, Pleasant St & Eddy Hall, University & 15th Ave Station, University & Huron Station, and U of MN Campus in around 7h 48m.

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