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How to get fromAmes to Milwaukeeby shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Milwaukee by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Shuttle, fly

    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 General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DSM - MKE
    6h 20m
    $255–1,293

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    10h 35m
    $51–226

  3. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain train Borealis / ...
    10h 55m
    $61–236

  4. Drive 343.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Milwaukeecar car 343.8 mi
    6h 14m
    $63–91

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Michigan and Milwaukeebus bus
    14h 6m
    $72–159

Ames to Milwaukee by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via St. Paul and Saint Paul Union Depot in around 10h 35m.

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