What is the cheapest way to get from Rice Lake to Ames?

The cheapest way to get from Rice Lake to Ames is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rice Lake to Ames?

The fastest way to get from Rice Lake to Ames is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs $55 - $85.

How far is it from Rice Lake to Ames?

The distance between Rice Lake and Ames is 337 miles. The road distance is 312.8 miles.

How do I travel from Rice Lake to Ames without a car?

The best way to get from Rice Lake to Ames without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $180 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Rice Lake to Ames?

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Rice Lake to Ames, including transfers.

Can I drive from Rice Lake to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Rice Lake to Ames is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Rice Lake to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 55+ hotels available in Ames.

Rice Lake to Ames - 6 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Rice Lake to Ames by taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Rice Lake to Menomonie, WItaxi
2. Take the bus from Menomonie, WI to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus
7h 29m
$189–247
Drive 311 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rice Lake to Amescar 311 mi
5h 29m
$57–82
Taxi to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Rice Lake to Eau-Claire-Airport-EAUtaxi
2. Fly from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane EAU - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
7h 15m
$274–712
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Rice Lake to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportshuttle Hayward
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 803
8h 12m
$138–181
Taxi, bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
1. Take the taxi from Rice Lake to AmericInn by Wyndham - Menomonietaxi
2. Take the bus from AmericInn by Wyndham - Menomonie to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Amesbus
8h 36m
$216–268
Shuttle to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Rice Lake to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
6h 4m
$213–656

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

14Weekly Planes

5h 49mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 335.4 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Rice Lake to Ames. However, you can take the taxi to Menomonie, WI, take the bus to Saint Paul Union Depot, then take the bus to Ames. Alternatively, you can drive from Rice Lake to Ames in around 5h 29m.

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