There are 4 ways to get from Iowa State University to Winona by bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain Empire Builder / ...
7h 6m$113–170Drive 219.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Iowa State University to Winonacar 219.6 mi
3h 48m$41–58Shuttle, fly, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to La Crosse (LSE)plane DSM - LSE
- Take the taxi from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Winonataxi
6h 17m$207–630Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Winona St. Universitybus Jefferson Lines 965
7h 27m$93–135
Iowa State University to Winona by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Winona is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Winona is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Winona. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Winona St. University via St. Paul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Winona is 325 miles. The road distance is 220.8 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Winona without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 6m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Iowa State University to Winona, including transfers.
Iowa State University to Winona bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to Winona bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Winona is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Iowa State University to Winona.
There are 24+ hotels available in Winona.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Winona, MN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Winona St. University via Ames and St. Paul in around 7h 27m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from St. Paul to Winona St. University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
- 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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