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 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Appleton is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $260 - $850.

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 Appleton via Minneapolis Bus Station and Wausau Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

How far is it from Ames to Appleton?

The distance between Ames and Appleton is 370 miles. The road distance is 373 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 shuttle which takes 12h 41m and costs $110 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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 Minneapolis station.

Can I drive from Ames to Appleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Appleton is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Ames to Appleton.

Where can I stay near Appleton?

There are 47+ hotels available in Appleton.

Ames to Appleton - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Ames to Appleton by shuttle, plane, bus, car, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or train

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 39m
$251–1,163
Drive 370.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Appletoncar 370.9 mi
6h 50m
$68–98
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Ames to Owatonnabus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Rochester Sinclairshuttle
3. Take the bus from Rochester, MN to La Crossebus
4. Take the bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Appleton Valley Transitbus
12h 41m
$113–180
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 31m
$264–844
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
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Green Bay (GRB)plane DSM - GRB
7h 7m
$197–733
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport
1. Take the bus from Ames to MSP Airportbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane MSP - ATW
6h 12m
$156–752
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Appletonbus
13h 10m
$115–176
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 Appletonbus
14h 23m
$163–306

Ames to Appleton by bus

7Weekly Buses

13h 10mAverage Duration

$115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 367.6 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Appleton via Minneapolis Bus Station and Wausau Transit Center in around 13h 10m.

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