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How to get fromAmes to Appletonby shuttle, plane, bus, car, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or train

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

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  1. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane DSM - ATW
    5h 32m
    $171–658

  2. Drive  370.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Appletoncar car 370.9 mi
    6h 52m
    $68–98

  3. Bus via La Crosse

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Owatonnabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Owatonna to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to La Crossebus bus
    4. Take the bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Appleton Valley Transitbus bus
    12h 45m
    $112–180

  4. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane FOD - ATW
    7h 7m
    $219–549

  5. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Green Bay

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane DSM - GRB
    7h 3m
    $192–683

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wausau Transit to Appletonbus bus
    12h 55m
    $112–159

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus bus
    14h 8m
    $153–294

Ames to Appleton by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Appleton Valley Transit via Owatonna, Rochester, and La Crosse Grand River Station in around 12h 45m.

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