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.

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 and shuttle which takes 6h 56m and costs $24 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Ames to Winona, including transfers.

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 12+ hotels available in Winona.

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

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

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

Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Ames to Owatonnabus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Rochester Sinclairshuttle
3. Take the bus from Rochester to Winona State Univ.bus
6h 56m
$24–161
Drive 217 mi
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 23m
$247–870
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus Jefferson 802
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain Empire Builder / ...
7h 9m
$35–136

Ames to Winona by bus and train

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7h 9mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242.7 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Ames to Winona. However, you can take the bus to Owatonna, walk to Owatonna, MN, take the shuttle to Rochester Sinclair, walk to Rochester, then take the bus to Winona State Univ.. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Winona in around 3h 43m.

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