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How to get fromAmes to Okobojiby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Okoboji by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Owatonnabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Owatonna to Mankatobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mankato to Fairmontbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fairmont to Jacksonbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Jackson to Okobojitaxi taxi
    9h 26m
    $163–277

  2. Drive  172.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Okobojicar car 172.3 mi
    3h 25m
    $32–46

  3. Bus, taxi via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Jacksonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jackson to Okobojitaxi taxi
    9h 36m
    $195–263

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 320.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Okoboji, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Okoboji. However, you can take the bus to Owatonna, take the bus to Mankato, take the bus to Fairmont, take the bus to Jackson, then take the taxi to Okoboji. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Okoboji in around 3h 25m.

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