There are 3 ways to get from Emmetsburg to Ames by car, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, bus
best- Drive from Emmetsburg to Fairmontcar
- Take the bus from Fairmont to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
9h 2m$104–158Drive 127.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Emmetsburg to Amescar 127.4 mi
2h 30m$24–34Drive, shuttle
- Drive from Emmetsburg to Forest Citycar
- Take a shuttle bus from Forest City to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 10m$302–517
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Emmetsburg to Ames is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Emmetsburg to Ames is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Emmetsburg and Ames is 427 miles. The road distance is 128.1 miles.
It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Emmetsburg to Ames, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Emmetsburg to Ames is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Emmetsburg to Ames.
There are 55+ hotels available in Ames.
What companies run services between Emmetsburg, IA, USA and Ames, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Emmetsburg to Ames. However, you can drive to Fairmont, take the bus to Minneapolis, then take the bus to Ames. Alternatively, you can drive from Emmetsburg to Ames in around 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fairmont to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Minneapolis to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
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