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How to get fromAmes to River Fallsby bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Ames to River Falls by bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Burnsvillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Burnsville to River Fallstaxi taxi
    4h 54m
    $186–247

  2. Drive 222.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to River Fallscar car 222.9 mi
    4h 1m
    $41–59

  3. Shuttle, fly, bus

    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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DSM - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Hudson Park & Ridebus bus
    4h 54m
    $226–814

Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ames to River Falls.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 249.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and River Falls, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to River Falls. However, you can take the bus to Clear Lake Jct., take the bus to Burnsville, then take the taxi to River Falls. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to River Falls in around 4h 1m.

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