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How to get fromAmes to Decorahby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Decorah by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Owatonnabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Owatonna to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Drive from Rochester to Decorahcar car
    6h 4m
    $62–120

  2. Drive  172.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Decorahcar car 172.4 mi
    3h 14m
    $32–46

  3. Bus, taxi

    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 taxi from La Crosse to Decorahtaxi taxi
    8h 37m
    $198–291

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  • Distance: 266.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Decorah, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Decorah. However, you can take the bus to Owatonna, take the bus to Rochester, then drive to Decorah. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Decorah in around 3h 14m.

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