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How to get fromAmes to Wisconsin Dellsby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, taxi, plane or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Ames to Wisconsin Dells by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus FlixBus 2548
    8h 47m
    $69–183

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    9h 13m
    $49–216

  3. Drive 286 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Wisconsin Dellscar car 286 mi
    5h 35m
    $53–76

  4. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane FOD - MSN
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    8h 30m
    $278–821

  5. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, 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 Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DSM - MSN
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    8h 31m
    $280–1,240

  6. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DSM - MSP
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train
    8h 51m
    $212–1,063

  7. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    3. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train
    8h 56m
    $170–718

Ames to Wisconsin Dells by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Ames to Wisconsin Dells via St. Paul, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Wisconsin Dells in around 8h 47m.

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