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How to get fromAmes to North Dakotaby shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Ames to North Dakota by shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Hector 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 Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane DSM - FAR
    5h 20m
    $184–755

  2. Drive 446 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Fargocar car 446 mi
    7h 18m
    $82–118

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    9h 55m
    $138–250

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Moorhead - MNSUbus bus Jefferson 931 / ...
    10h
    $122–170

  5. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Grand Forks International Airport

    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 Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane DSM - GFK
    5h 34m
    $193–760

  6. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Bismarck Municipal Airport

    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 Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane DSM - BIS
    6h 57m
    $194–792

  7. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Minot International Airport

    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 Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane DSM - MOT
    7h 52m
    $194–792

  8. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Hector International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ames to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane MSP - FAR
    6h 5m
    $119–424

Ames to North Dakota by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and North Dakota, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Gtc via Minneapolis, Moorhead - MNSU, and Shelter 128 in around 10h.

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