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How to get fromAmes to Marquetteby shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Sawyer International Airport

    best
    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 Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane plane DSM - MQT
    6h 22m
    $197–635

  2. Drive  568.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Marquettecar car 568.7 mi
    10h 59m
    $104–150

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Green Bay to Escanababus bus
    4. Take the bus from Escanaba to Marquettebus bus
    17h 56m
    $157–245

  4. Shuttle, fly to Delta County Airport, drive

    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 Delta County Airport (ESC)plane plane DSM - ESC
    3. Drive from Delta County Airport (ESC) to Marquettecar car
    7h 15m
    $154–579

  5. Bus via Duluth

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Duluth to Ironwoodbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ironwood to Escanababus bus
    5. Take the bus from Escanaba to Marquettebus bus
    18h 1m
    $174–282

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    4. Take the bus from Escanaba to Marquettebus bus
    19h 34m
    $300–477

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

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Marquette via Minneapolis Bus Station, Green Bay, Escanaba, and Marquette in around 17h 56m.

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