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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Appleton is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Appleton is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $150 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Appleton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Appleton. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Prospect@5th via Saint Paul Union Depot, Milwaukee and Church @ Doty - Neenah Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 53m.

How far is it from Ames to Appleton?

The distance between Ames and Appleton is 370 miles. The road distance is 372.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Appleton without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 12h 22m and costs $230 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Ames to Appleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Appleton bus from?

Ames to Appleton bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Where does the Ames to Appleton bus arrive?

Ames to Appleton bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.

Can I drive from Ames to Appleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Appleton is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Ames to Appleton.

Where can I stay near Appleton?

There are 54+ hotels available in Appleton.

Ames to Appleton - 7 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Appleton by shuttle, plane, bus, taxi, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Appleton International Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane DSM - ATW
5h 48m
$151–558
Drive 370.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Appletoncar 370.5 mi
6h 52m
$68–98
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus
3. Take the taxi from Green Bay Transit Center to Appletontaxi
12h 22m
$230–313
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane FOD - ATW
5h 50m
$219–549
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Green Bay, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Green Bay (GRB)plane DSM - GRB
3. Take the taxi from Green Bay (GRB) to Appletontaxi
6h 11m
$232–660
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus
13h 48m
$303–443
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus
16h 53m
$160–231

Des Moines (DSM) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) flights

96Weekly Planes

5h 15mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ames to Appleton.

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Distance: 367.6 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Prospect@5th via Saint Paul Union Depot, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, and Church @ Doty - Neenah Transit Center in around 16h 53m.

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