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How to get fromAmes to Mankatoby bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Owatonnabus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Mankato, MNshuttle bus S MN Conn 236 / ...
    4h 43m
    $51–101

  2. Drive 160.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Mankatocar car 160.9 mi
    3h 21m
    $30–43

  3. Shuttle, fly

    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 a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1 to Mankatoshuttle bus
    5h 29m
    $163–710

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 5th St Transit Center Gate B to Mankato, MNbus bus St Paul / ...
    7h 40m
    $72–123

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ames to Mankato.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 198.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Mankato, MN via 5th St Transit Center Gate B in around 7h 40m.

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