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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ames to North Dakota by shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Shuttle, 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 23m
    $149–555

  2. Drive  446 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Fargocar car 446 mi
    7h 18m
    $79–114

  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
    $188–300

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus bus Jefferson Lines 931
    11h 5m
    $133–187

  5. Shuttle, 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 32m
    $158–570

  6. Shuttle, 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 38m
    $149–572

  7. Shuttle, 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
    6h 47m
    $154–582

Ames to North Dakota by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Fargo via Minneapolis and Fargo in around 11h 5m.

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