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How to get fromMarquette to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Marquette to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Sawyer International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MQT - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 10m
    $196–631

  2. Drive  569.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Marquette to Amescar car 569.5 mi
    10h 59m
    $104–151

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Marquette to Escanababus bus
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba to Green Baybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus
    17h 41m
    $152–246

  4. Bus to Delta County Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Marquette to Escanababus bus
    2. Fly from Delta County Airport (ESC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ESC - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 31m
    $192–637

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Marquette to Escanababus bus
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus bus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    19h 53m
    $287–481

Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Marquette, MI, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Marquette to Ames via Marquette, Escanaba, Green Bay Transit Center, and Minneapolis in around 17h 41m.

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