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How to get fromWinnipeg to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YWG - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 41m
    $632–1,592

  2. Drive 666.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Winnipeg to Amescar car 666.3 mi
    10h 55m
    $153–221

  3. Bus, drive, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Winnipeg to Upsalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Upsala to Kakabeka Fallsbus bus
    3. Drive from Kakabeka Falls to Grand Maraiscar car
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Duluth International Airportshuttle bus
    5. Take the bus from Landline - Duluth Int'l Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindberghbus bus
    6. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Amesbus bus
    24h 43m

  4. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane YWG - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    8h 40m
    $232–612

  5. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane YWG - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Amesbus bus
    9h 40m
    $257–987

  6. Bus, drive, shuttle via Dinorwic, ON

    1. Take the bus from Winnipeg - Balmoral Transit Station to Dinorwicbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dinorwic, ON to Kakabeka Fallsbus bus
    3. Drive from Kakabeka Falls to Grand Maraiscar car
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Duluth International Airportshuttle bus
    5. Take the bus from Landline - Duluth Int'l Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindberghbus bus
    6. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Amesbus bus
    25h 5m

Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 648.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Winnipeg to Ames. However, you can take the bus to Westbound Wellington at Airport Terminal, walk to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) 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 Winnipeg to Ames via Upsala, Kakabeka Falls, Grand Marais, Duluth International Airport, Landline - Duluth Int'l Airport, Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh, and MSP Airport in around 24h 43m.

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