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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Minot by shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Minot International Airport

    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 52m
    $179–742

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane MSP - MOT
    8h 28m
    $127–485

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Minot Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    14h 48m
    $218–430

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minotbus bus
    16h 10m
    $195–273

  5. Drive 709.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Minotcar car 709.2 mi
    11h 46m
    $130–187

  6. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Bismarck Municipal Airport, 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 Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane DSM - BIS
    3. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minotbus bus
    10h 35m
    $211–744

Ames to Minot by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration14h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 639.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Minot via Minneapolis and Bismarck in around 16h 10m.

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