What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Lakeville?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Lakeville is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Lakeville?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Lakeville is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Ames to Lakeville?

The distance between Ames and Lakeville is 248 miles. The road distance is 191.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Lakeville without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Lakeville without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 28m and costs $130 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Lakeville?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Ames to Lakeville, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ames to Lakeville?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Lakeville is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Ames to Lakeville.

Where can I stay near Lakeville?

There are 101+ hotels available in Lakeville.

Ames to Lakeville - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, shuttle, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Lakeville by bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or plane

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
2. Take the taxi from St. Paul to Lakevilletaxi
4h 28m
$138–180
Drive 190.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Lakevillecar 190.7 mi
3h 9m
$35–51
Shuttle, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
4h 54m
$152–658

Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

27Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.3 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Lakeville, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Lakeville. However, you can take the bus to St. Paul then take the taxi to Lakeville. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Lakeville in around 3h 9m.

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