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There are 7 ways to get from Appleton to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, car, taxi, bus (Greyhound), 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)plane plane ATW - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 5m
    $189–807

  2. Drive  368.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Amescar car 368.9 mi
    6h 54m
    $68–98

  3. Bus via La Crosse

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Valley Transit to La Crosse Grand River Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Owatonna to Amesbus bus
    12h 49m
    $108–184

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

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane ATW - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    6h 56m
    $214–557

  5. Fly Green Bay to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GRB - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 23m
    $216–832

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Appleton to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus
    12h 55m
    $108–166

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    14h 37m
    $155–300

Appleton to Ames by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Appleton Valley Transit to Ames via La Crosse, Rochester, and Owatonna in around 12h 49m.

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