There are 3 ways to get from Iowa State University to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by bus, car, shuttle, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
4h 36m$60–83Drive 217.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa State University to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar 217.3 mi
3h 41m$40–58Shuttle, 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 55m$166–745
Iowa State University to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Minneapolis–Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Marshall & Otis Station via Union Depot & Sibley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 229 miles. The road distance is 218.5 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Minneapolis–Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Iowa State University to Minneapolis–Saint Paul, including transfers.
Iowa State University to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Iowa State University to Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
There are 539+ hotels available in Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, 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
- $80–550
- 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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