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How to get fromAmes to Waukeshaby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus), or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Ames to Waukesha by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus), or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    12h 19m
    $151–209

  2. Drive  330.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Waukeshacar car 330.4 mi
    5h 56m
    $57–82

  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 Milwaukeetrain train Borealis / ...
    12h 21m
    $241–379

  4. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    7h 30m
    $162–545

  5. Bus via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548
    14h 7m
    $128–187

  6. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FOD - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    7h 2m
    $230–536

  7. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    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 Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    8h 4m
    $197–649

  8. Bus to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Mason Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCW - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    8h 26m
    $111–398

  9. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    8h 46m
    $165–705

Ames to Waukesha by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration12h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 566.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Saint Paul Union Depot, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 12h 19m.

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