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

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  1. Fly Minot International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MOT - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 22m
    $146–562

  2. Fly Minot International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MOT - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Amesbus bus
    8h 33m
    $106–646

  3. Train, bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the train from Minot Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    15h 34m
    $140–366

  4. Drive 709.3 mi

    1. Drive from Minot to Amescar car 709.3 mi
    11h 47m
    $130–187

  5. Drive to Bismarck Municipal Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Drive from Minot to Bismarck-Airport-BIScar car
    2. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BIS - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 48m
    $161–580

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Minot Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Amesbus bus Jefferson 803
    16h 10m
    $140–366

Minot to Ames by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minot to Ames. However, you can take the bus to N Broadway / Airport Rd, walk to Minot International Airport (MOT) 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 a train from Minot Station to Ames via St. Paul-Minneapolis, Union Depot & Sibley Station, and Minneapolis in around 15h 34m.

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