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How to get fromDecorah to Amesby car, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Decorah to Ames by car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Decorah to Rochestercar car
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Owatonna to Amesbus bus
    6h 10m
    $58–123

  2. Drive  166.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Decorah to Amescar car 166.9 mi
    3h 27m
    $31–44

  3. Drive, bus via Rochester

    1. Drive from Decorah to Rochestercar car
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Owatonna to Amesbus bus
    6h 13m
    $58–123

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Decorah to La Crossetaxi taxi
    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
    8h 46m
    $201–296

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  • Distance: 264.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Decorah, IA, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Decorah to Ames. However, you can drive to Rochester, take the bus to Owatonna, then take the bus to Ames. Alternatively, you can drive from Decorah to Ames in around 3h 27m.

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