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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Decorah is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Decorah is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Ames to Decorah?

The distance between Ames and Decorah is 269 miles. The road distance is 173.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Decorah without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 58m and costs $190 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Ames to Decorah, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ames to Decorah?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Decorah is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Ames to Decorah.

Where can I stay near Decorah?

There are nine+ hotels available in Decorah.

Ames to Decorah - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, shuttle, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Decorah by bus, shuttle, car, taxi, 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.

Bus, shuttle, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Ames to Owatonnabus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Rochester Sinclairshuttle
3. Drive from Rochester to Decorahcar
6h 15m
$32–135
Drive 172.4 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Decorahcar 172.4 mi
3h 14m
$32–46
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ames to MSP Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airportbus
3. Take the taxi from Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport to Decorahtaxi
8h 58m
$190–323
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Decorahtaxi
9h 8m
$181–331

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 267.1 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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, walk to Owatonna, MN, take the shuttle to Rochester Sinclair, then drive to Decorah. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Decorah in around 3h 14m.

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