There are 3 ways to get from University of Minnesota to Ames by bus, car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 805
5h 51m$57–87Drive 215.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Minnesota to Amescar 215.3 mi
3h 34m$40–57Fly, shuttle
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
4h 5m$162–792
University of Minnesota to Ames by foot, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Minnesota to Ames is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from University of Minnesota to Ames is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Minnesota to Ames. However, there are services departing from St. Paul and arriving at Ames via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between University of Minnesota and Ames is 232 miles. The road distance is 216.5 miles.
The best way to get from University of Minnesota to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from University of Minnesota to Ames, including transfers.
University of Minnesota to Ames bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from St. Paul station.
University of Minnesota to Ames bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Ames station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Minnesota to Ames is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from University of Minnesota to Ames.
There are 43+ hotels available in Ames.
What companies run services between University of Minnesota, MN, USA and Ames, IA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from St. Paul to Ames 4 times a week. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- 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
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
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