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How to get fromMankato to Amesby taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Mankato to Ames by taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mankato to Owatonnataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Owatonna to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    4h 11m
    $195–243

  2. Drive  160.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mankato to Amescar car 160.9 mi
    3h 21m
    $30–43

  3. Bus, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    4h 55m
    $141–597

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Mankato, MN, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mankato to Ames. However, you can take the taxi to Owatonna then take the bus to Ames. Alternatively, you can drive from Mankato to Ames in around 3h 21m.

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