There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Lakeville by bus, car, shuttle, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
6h 14m$62–87Drive 190.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ames to Lakevillecar 190.7 mi
3h 9m$35–51Shuttle, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
4h 56m$142–578
Ames to Lakeville by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Lakeville is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Lakeville is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Lakeville. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Lakeville Cedar P&R via Marquette Av S at 7 St S SW corner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Ames and Lakeville is 255 miles. The road distance is 191.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Lakeville without a car is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Ames to Lakeville, including transfers.
Ames to Lakeville bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Lakeville bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Lakeville is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Ames to Lakeville.
There are 101+ hotels available in Lakeville.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Lakeville, MN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Ames to Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- 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
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
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