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How to get fromNorth Dakota to Amesby plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from North Dakota to Ames by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Hector International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FAR - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    4h 46m
    $147–554

  2. Drive  445.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fargo to Amescar car 445.9 mi
    7h 17m
    $82–118

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    10h 14m
    $192–296

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
    10h 40m
    $128–189

  5. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GFK - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 2m
    $156–569

  6. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BIS - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 41m
    $146–572

  7. Fly from Minot International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MOT - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 28m
    $152–582

North Dakota to Ames by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between North Dakota, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fargo to Ames via Fargo and Minneapolis in around 10h 40m.

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