What is the cheapest way to get from Thunder Bay to Ames?

The cheapest way to get from Thunder Bay to Ames is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 10h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thunder Bay to Ames?

The fastest way to get from Thunder Bay to Ames is to drive and fly and shuttle which takes 9h 54m and costs $170 - $600.

How far is it from Thunder Bay to Ames?

The distance between Thunder Bay and Ames is 611 miles. The road distance is 557.1 miles.

How long does it take to get from Thunder Bay to Ames?

It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Thunder Bay to Ames, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Thunder Bay and Ames?

Ames is 1h behind Thunder Bay. It is currently 3:37 PM in Thunder Bay and 2:37 PM in Ames.

Can I drive from Thunder Bay to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Thunder Bay to Ames is 557 miles. It takes approximately 10h 2m to drive from Thunder Bay to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 56+ hotels available in Ames.

Thunder Bay to Ames - 3 ways to travel via car, plane, shuttle, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Ames by car, plane, shuttle, or bus

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Drive, fly, shuttle
best
1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Duluth-Airport-DLHcar
2. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DLH - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
9h 54m
$174–594
Drive 553.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Amescar 553.9 mi
10h 2m
$127–184
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus
2. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St. Ignacecar
3. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Escanababus
4. Take the bus from Escanaba to Green Baybus
5. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
6. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
31h 26m
$201–375

Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

55Weekly Planes

5h 42mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 607.5 mi
Duration: 9h 54m

What companies run services between Thunder Bay, ON, Canada and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Thunder Bay to Ames. However, you can drive to Duluth-Airport-DLH airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, then take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thunder Bay to Ames via Sault Ste Marie, St. Ignace, Escanaba, Green Bay Transit Center, and Minneapolis in around 31h 26m.

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