What is the cheapest way to get from Walnut Grove to Ames?

The cheapest way to get from Walnut Grove to Ames is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Walnut Grove to Ames?

The fastest way to get from Walnut Grove to Ames is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Walnut Grove to Ames?

The distance between Walnut Grove and Ames is 462 miles. The road distance is 236 miles.

How do I travel from Walnut Grove to Ames without a car?

The best way to get from Walnut Grove to Ames without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 10h 43m and costs $130 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Walnut Grove to Ames?

It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from Walnut Grove to Ames, including transfers.

Can I drive from Walnut Grove to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Grove to Ames is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Walnut Grove to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 42+ hotels available in Ames.

Walnut Grove to Ames - 3 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 3 ways to get from Walnut Grove to Ames by taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Walnut Grove to Marshall
2. Take the bus from Marshall to Minneapolis
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Ames
10h 43m
$136–305
Drive 234.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Walnut Grove to Ames234.6 mi
4h 53m
$43–62
Taxi, bus, fly, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Walnut Grove to Marshall
2. Take the bus from Marshall to Sioux Falls
3. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Des Moines (DSM)FSD - DSM
4. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
8h 24m
$298–1,035

Sioux Falls (FSD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

96Weekly Planes

5h 45mAverage Duration

$108Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Walnut Grove to Ames.

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Distance: 459.1 mi
Duration: 10h 43m

What companies run services between Walnut Grove, MN, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Walnut Grove to Ames. However, you can take the taxi to Marshall, take the bus to Minneapolis, then take the bus to Ames. Alternatively, you can drive from Walnut Grove to Ames in around 4h 53m.

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