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How to get fromAmes to Minotby shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Minot by shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, 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 Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane DSM - MOT
    7h 35m
    $184–742

  2. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ames to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane MSP - MOT
    7h 42m
    $124–471

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Minot Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    14h 58m
    $229–422

  4. Bus, train via Detroit Lakes

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    4. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minot Stationtrain train
    18h 20m
    $229–397

  5. Drive 708.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Minotcar car 708.8 mi
    11h 47m
    $130–187

Des Moines (DSM) to Minot International Airport (MOT) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 639.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Minot, ND, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Minot. However, you can take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, walk to Des Moines (DSM) airport, fly to Minot International Airport (MOT), walk to 21st Ave NW / N Broadway, then take the bus to 3rd Ave SW/S Broadway. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ames to Minot Station via St. Paul and St. Paul-Minneapolis in around 14h 58m.

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