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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Windsor is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 10h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Windsor is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $230 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Windsor?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Windsor station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Saint Paul Union Depot and Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 59m.

How far is it from Ames to Windsor?

The distance between Ames and Windsor is 964 km. The road distance is 969.5 km.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Ames to Windsor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Windsor bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Windsor bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ames and Windsor?

Windsor is 1h ahead of Ames. It is currently 5:09 AM in Ames and 6:09 AM in Windsor.

Can I drive from Ames to Windsor?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Windsor is 969 km. It takes approximately 10h 46m to drive from Ames to Windsor.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ames to Windsor?

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Where can I stay near Windsor?

There are 403+ hotels available in Windsor.

Ames to Windsor - 6 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ames to Windsor by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Shuttle to Des Moines, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane DSM - DTW
5h 2m
$239–1,021
Drive 969.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Windsorcar 969.5 km
10h 46m
$193–279
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus
16h 9m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
19h 27m
$602–944
Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Detroit (DTW)plane FOD - DTW
7h 35m
$326–994
Bus
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 Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
18h 59m
$272–404

Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) flights

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3h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 964 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Windsor, ON, Canada?

You can take a bus from Ames to Windsor via Saint Paul Union Depot, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Detroit Bus Station in around 18h 59m.

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