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How to get fromAmes to Mankatoby bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Mankato by bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Owatonnabus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Owatonna to Mankatotaxi taxi
    4h 10m
    $195–252

  2. Drive  160.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Mankatocar car 160.9 mi
    3h 21m
    $30–43

  3. Shuttle, fly, bus

    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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DSM - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus bus
    5h 53m
    $148–620

Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Ames to Mankato.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 202.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Mankato, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Mankato. However, you can take the bus to Owatonna then take the taxi to Mankato. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Mankato in around 3h 21m.

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