There are 3 ways to get from Iowa State University to Maple Grove by bus, car, shuttle, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ames to MinneapolisJefferson 802 / ...
5h 48m$24–102Drive 228.9 mi
- Drive from Iowa State University to Maple Grove228.9 mi
3h 46m$42–61Shuttle, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)DSM - MSP
4h 44m$167–747
Iowa State University to Maple Grove by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Maple Grove is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Maple Grove is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Maple Grove station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Maple Grove P&R & Transit Station via 3rd St S & Hennepin Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Maple Grove is 253 miles. The road distance is 230.3 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Maple Grove without a car is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs $23 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Iowa State University to Maple Grove, including transfers.
Iowa State University to Maple Grove bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to Maple Grove bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Maple Grove is 230 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Iowa State University to Maple Grove.
There are 369+ hotels available in Maple Grove.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Maple Grove, MN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Ames to Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $21–100 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
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