What is the cheapest way to get from Mankato to Ames?

The cheapest way to get from Mankato to Ames is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mankato to Ames?

The fastest way to get from Mankato to Ames is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Mankato and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Mankato to Ames. However, there are services departing from Mankato, MN and arriving at Ames via MSP Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Mankato to Ames?

The distance between Mankato and Ames is 201 miles. The road distance is 161.8 miles.

How do I travel from Mankato to Ames without a car?

The best way to get from Mankato to Ames without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Mankato to Ames?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Mankato to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mankato to Ames bus from?

Mankato to Ames bus services, operated by Land to Air Express, depart from Mankato, MN station.

Where does the Mankato to Ames bus arrive?

Mankato to Ames bus services, operated by Land to Air Express, arrive at Minneapolis / St Paul Airport station.

Can I drive from Mankato to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Mankato to Ames is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Mankato to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 45+ hotels available in Ames.

Mankato to Ames - 4 ways to travel via shuttle, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Mankato to Ames by shuttle, bus, car, or plane

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Shuttle, bus
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Mankato, MN to Owatonna, MNshuttle S MN Conn
2. Take the bus from Owatonna to Amesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
4h 49m
$47–102
Drive 160.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mankato to Amescar 160.9 mi
3h 21m
$30–43
Shuttle, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Mankato to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1shuttle
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h
$172–777
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mankato, MN to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus Mankato
2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Amesbus Jefferson 803
8h
$67–122

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

27Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 200 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Mankato, MN to Ames via Minneapolis / St Paul Airport and MSP Airport in around 8h.

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