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

The cheapest way to get from Appleton to Ames is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Appleton to Ames is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 50m and costs $140 - $600.

How far is it from Appleton to Ames?

The distance between Appleton and Ames is 369 miles. The road distance is 371 miles.

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

The best way to get from Appleton to Ames without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 12h 16m and costs $220 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Appleton to Ames, including transfers.

Can I drive from Appleton to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Appleton to Ames is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Appleton to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 56+ hotels available in Ames.

Appleton to Ames - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, taxi, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Appleton to Ames by plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, car, or train

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Fly Appleton International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ATW - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
4h 50m
$149–557
Drive 368.9 mi
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1. Drive from Appleton to Amescar 368.9 mi
6h 53m
$68–98
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Transit Centertaxi
2. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
12h 16m
$222–299
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)plane GRB - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 38m
$234–657
Fly Appleton International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ATW - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
6h 35m
$214–557
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus
14h 12m
$293–445

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

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5h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 367 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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 Transit Center, take the bus to Minneapolis Bus Station, then take the bus to Ames.

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