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How to get fromMinot to Amesby plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    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 43m
    $202–842

  2. Fly 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul to Amesbus bus
    8h 27m
    $126–506

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Minot Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    14h 50m
    $218–428

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minot to Bismarckbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus
    16h 5m
    $191–269

  5. Drive 709.2 mi

    1. Drive from Minot to Amescar car 709.2 mi
    11h 45m
    $130–187

  6. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane MOT - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    12h 35m
    $242–662

Minot to Ames by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 639.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Minot to Ames via Bismarck and Minneapolis in around 16h 5m.

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