There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Tama by plane, car, bus, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly, drive
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MSP - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Tamacar
3h 25m$61–356Drive 234.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Tamacar 234.1 mi
5h$43–62Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 805
- Take the taxi from Ames to Tamataxi
6h 58m$187–247Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus Greyhound US0155S
8h 36m$100–157
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Tama is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Tama is to fly and drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $60 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Tama. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Grinnell via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Tama is 279 miles. The road distance is 235.5 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Tama without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 58m and costs $180 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Minneapolis to Tama, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Tama bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Tama bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Tama is 236 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Minneapolis to Tama.
There are two+ hotels available in Tama.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Tama, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Tama via Des Moines and Grinnell in around 8h 36m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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