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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Marquette is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Marquette is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $210 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Marquette?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Marquette. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Marquette, MI via St. Paul, Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood and Escanaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 6m.

How far is it from Ames to Marquette?

The distance between Ames and Marquette is 516 miles. The road distance is 572 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Marquette without a car is to bus via Duluth which takes 18h 6m and costs $170 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Ames to Marquette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Marquette bus from?

Ames to Marquette bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Where does the Ames to Marquette bus arrive?

Ames to Marquette bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.

What is the time difference between Ames and Marquette?

Marquette is 1h ahead of Ames. It is currently 12:32 PM in Ames and 1:32 PM in Marquette.

Can I drive from Ames to Marquette?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Marquette is 572 miles. It takes approximately 10h 59m to drive from Ames to Marquette.

Where can I stay near Marquette?

There are 27+ hotels available in Marquette.

Ames to Marquette - 6 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Marquette by shuttle, plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train

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Shuttle, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane DSM - MQT
6h 25m
$212–705
Drive 568.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Marquettecar 568.7 mi
10h 59m
$104–150
Bus via Duluth
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus
3. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus
4. Take the bus from Ironwood to Escanaba, MIbus
5. Take the bus from Escanaba to Marquette, MIbus
18h 6m
$174–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Marquette, MIbus
18h 46m
$144–236
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
4. Take the bus from Escanaba to Marquette, MIbus
19h 39m
$210–397
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Ames to Owatonnabus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Rochester Sinclairshuttle
3. Take the bus from Rochester to La Crossebus
4. Take the bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Green Bay stationbus
5. Take the bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Marquette, MIbus
20h 52m
$162–258

Des Moines (DSM) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT) flights

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5h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 513.4 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Marquette, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Marquette via St. Paul, Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood, Escanaba, and Marquette, MI in around 18h 6m.

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