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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Wisconsin Dells by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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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
    $132–184

  2. Drive 286 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Wisconsin Dellscar car 286 mi
    5h 31m
    $53–76

  3. Bus, train

    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
    $119–222

  4. Shuttle, 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 23m
    $222–901

  5. Shuttle, fly to Chicago Midway 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 Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain train
    8h 35m
    $209–795

Ames to Wisconsin Dells by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest 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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