What is the cheapest way to get from Oshkosh to Ames?

The cheapest way to get from Oshkosh to Ames is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oshkosh to Ames?

The fastest way to get from Oshkosh to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 18m and costs $170 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Oshkosh and Ames?

No, there is no direct bus from Oshkosh to Ames. However, there are services departing from UW–Oshkosh and arriving at Ames via Wausau Transit Center and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

How far is it from Oshkosh to Ames?

The distance between Oshkosh and Ames is 383 miles. The road distance is 351.8 miles.

How do I travel from Oshkosh to Ames without a car?

The best way to get from Oshkosh to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 13h 35m and costs $110 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Oshkosh to Ames?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Oshkosh to Ames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oshkosh to Ames bus from?

Oshkosh to Ames bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, depart from UW–Oshkosh station.

Where does the Oshkosh to Ames bus arrive?

Oshkosh to Ames bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, arrive at Wausau Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Oshkosh to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Oshkosh to Ames is 352 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Oshkosh to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 55+ hotels available in Ames.

Oshkosh to Ames - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

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

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Fly, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ATW - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 18m
$179–593
Drive 349.7 mi
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1. Drive from Oshkosh to Amescar 349.7 mi
6h 36m
$64–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from UW–Oshkosh to Wausau Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
13h 35m
$111–159
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus
13h 47m
$155–297
Bus via La Crosse
1. Take the bus from UW–Oshkosh to Waupacabus
2. Take the bus from Waupaca Mobil to La Crosse Grand River Stationbus
3. Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochesterbus
4. Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus
5. Take the bus from Owatonna to Amesbus
14h 34m
$119–197

Oshkosh to Ames by bus

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13h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 380.8 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Oshkosh, WI, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from UW–Oshkosh to Ames via Wausau Transit Center and Minneapolis in around 13h 35m.

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