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There are 8 ways to get from Appleton to Ames by plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Appleton International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM)planeATW - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
    5h 9m
    $198–862

  2. Drive 369 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Amescar369 mi
    6h 48m
    $68–98

  3. Taxi, bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Amtrak Stationtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolisbus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
    12h 26m

  4. Taxi to Green Bay, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay (GRB)taxi
    2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Des Moines (DSM)planeGRB - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
    5h 29m
    $289–957

  5. Fly Appleton International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)planeATW - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
    5h 28m
    $213–532

  6. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Amtrak Stationtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolisbus
    3. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Amesbus
    12h 58m

  7. Taxi, bus #2

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Transit Centertaxi
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
    15h 45m
    $200–330

  8. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Amtrak Stationtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
    16h 45m
    $222–489

Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Appleton to Ames. However, you can take the taxi to Appleton International Airport (ATW) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), walk to Des Moines International Airport, IA, then take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Green Bay Amtrak Station, take the bus to St. Paul-Minneapolis, walk to Union Depot & Gate A1, take the line 94 bus to 7th St & Hennepin Station, walk to Minneapolis, then take the bus to Ames.

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