There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, shuttle
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
2h 27m$165–752Drive 209.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Amescar 209.9 mi
3h 27m$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 803
4h 40m$55–85Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Ames209.9 mi
3h 27m
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ames by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ames is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 2h 27m and costs $160 - $750.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul and arriving at Ames. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Ames is 275 miles. The road distance is 211.2 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ames, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ames bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis-St. Paul station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ames bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Ames station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ames is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ames.
There are 45+ hotels available in Ames.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Ames, IA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Ames once daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Ames. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.