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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 45m
    $192–792

  2. Drive 709.2 mi

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

  3. Train, bus

    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
    $230–427

  4. Train, bus via Fargo

    1. Take the train from Minot Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Moorhead - MNSUbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus
    17h 54m
    $244–415

  5. 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
    7h 25m
    $242–662

  6. Train, bus #2

    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
    $230–427

Minot International Airport (MOT) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 639.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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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