What is the cheapest way to get from Green Bay to Ames?

The cheapest way to get from Green Bay to Ames is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Green Bay to Ames?

The fastest way to get from Green Bay to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 16m and costs $200 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Green Bay and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Green Bay to Ames. However, there are services departing from Green Bay Transit Center and arriving at Ames via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

How far is it from Green Bay to Ames?

The distance between Green Bay and Ames is 397 miles. The road distance is 401.7 miles.

How do I travel from Green Bay to Ames without a car?

The best way to get from Green Bay to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs $95 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Green Bay to Ames?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Green Bay to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Green Bay to Ames bus from?

Green Bay to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Green Bay Transit Center station.

Where does the Green Bay to Ames bus arrive?

Green Bay to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Green Bay to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Green Bay to Ames is 402 miles. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Green Bay to Ames.

How do I get a bus ticket from Green Bay to Ames?

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Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 51+ hotels available in Ames.

Green Bay to Ames - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Green Bay to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or train

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Fly Green Bay to Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GRB - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 16m
$203–779
Drive 399.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Green Bay to Amescar 399.3 mi
7h 26m
$73–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
11h 40m
$96–158
Fly Green Bay to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane GRB - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
6h 19m
$233–569
Bus to Appleton International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Green Bay station to Appleton Valley Transitbus
2. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ATW - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
7h 10m
$189–766
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Green Bay station to La Crosse Grand River Stationbus
2. Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochesterbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester Sinclair to Owatonna, MNshuttle
4. Take the bus from Owatonna to Amesbus
13h 55m
$112–188
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus
14h 27m
$162–317

Green Bay to Ames by bus

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11h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 394.6 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Ames via Minneapolis in around 11h 40m.

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