There are 3 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Ames by bus, car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 805
5h 37m$57–87Drive 214.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Amescar 214.9 mi
3h 36m$40–57Fly, shuttle
- 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
3h 57m$169–794
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Ames by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Ames is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Ames is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Ames. However, there are services departing from St. Paul and arriving at Ames via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Ames is 229 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Ames, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Ames bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from St. Paul station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Ames bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Ames station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Ames is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Ames.
There are 47+ hotels available in Ames.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Ames, IA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from St. Paul to Ames 4 times a week. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- 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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
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
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
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