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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Winona is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Winona is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Winona?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Winona. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Winona St. University via Owatonna and Rochester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Ames to Winona?

The distance between Ames and Winona is 244 miles. The road distance is 218.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Winona without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $70 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Ames to Winona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Winona bus from?

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

Where does the Ames to Winona bus arrive?

Ames to Winona bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Owatonna station.

Can I drive from Ames to Winona?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Winona is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Ames to Winona.

Where can I stay near Winona?

There are 24+ hotels available in Winona.

Ames to Winona - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, plane, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Winona by bus, car, shuttle, plane, taxi, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ames to Owatonnabus
2. Take the bus from Owatonna to Rochesterbus
3. Take the bus from Rochester to Winona St. Universitybus
6h 30m
$72–136
Drive 217 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Winonacar 217 mi
3h 43m
$40–58
Shuttle, fly, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to La Crosse (LSE)plane DSM - LSE
3. Take the taxi from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Winonataxi
6h 39m
$227–730
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain Empire Builder / ...
6h 59m
$85–140

Ames to Winona by bus

7Weekly Buses

6h 30mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242.2 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Winona, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Winona St. University via Owatonna and Rochester in around 6h 30m.

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