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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Racine is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Racine is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Racine?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Racine. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at MLK Jr and State via Saint Paul Union Depot and Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

How far is it from Ames to Racine?

The distance between Ames and Racine is 586 miles. The road distance is 340.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Racine without a car is to bus which takes 12h 37m and costs $65 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 12h 37m to get from Ames to Racine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Racine bus from?

Ames to Racine bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Where does the Ames to Racine bus arrive?

Ames to Racine bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.

Can I drive from Ames to Racine?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Racine is 341 miles. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Ames to Racine.

Where can I stay near Racine?

There are 46+ hotels available in Racine.

Ames to Racine - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, plane, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Ames to Racine by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to MLK Jr and Statebus
12h 37m
$68–245
Drive 338.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Racinecar 338.7 mi
6h 39m
$62–90
Bus, train via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson 802
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain Borealis
12h 42m
$73–218
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
3. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 36m
$166–675
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain
13h 9m
$63–145
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 17m
$202–887
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FOD - ORD
3. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 13m
$204–456
Bus to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Mason Citybus
2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCW - ORD
3. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 31m
$62–342

Ames to Racine by bus

7Weekly Buses

12h 37mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 582.3 mi
Duration: 12h 37m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Racine, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to MLK Jr and State via St. Paul, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station in around 12h 37m.

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