There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by shuttle, plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Shuttle, fly
best- 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
2h 56m$162–740Drive 210.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ames to Minneapolis Airport (MSP)car 210.3 mi
3h 26m$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
4h 36m$60–83Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ames to Minneapolis-MSP210.3 mi
3h 26m
Ames to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to shuttle and fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station via Union Depot & Sibley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Ames and Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 275 miles. The road distance is 211.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Ames to Minneapolis Airport (MSP), including transfers.
Ames to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Ames to Minneapolis Airport (MSP).
There are 539+ hotels available in Minneapolis Airport (MSP).
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Ames to St. Paul twice daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- 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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ames to Minneapolis-MSP
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ames and Minneapolis Airport (MSP). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.