There are 3 ways to get from Ames to University of Minnesota by bus, car, shuttle, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
4h 42m$60–82Drive 215.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ames to University of Minnesotacar 215.6 mi
3h 33m$40–57Shuttle, fly
- 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
3h 43m$154–672
Ames to University of Minnesota by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ames to University of Minnesota is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to University of Minnesota is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to University of Minnesota. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at St. Paul via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Ames and University of Minnesota is 230 miles. The road distance is 216.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to University of Minnesota without a car is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Ames to University of Minnesota, including transfers.
Ames to University of Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to University of Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to University of Minnesota is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Ames to University of Minnesota.
There are 518+ hotels available in University of Minnesota.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and University of Minnesota, MN, 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
- $70–480
- 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
- 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
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