What is the cheapest way to get from Winona to Ames?

The cheapest way to get from Winona to Ames is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Winona to Ames?

The fastest way to get from Winona to Ames is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $35 - $60.

How far is it from Winona to Ames?

The distance between Winona and Ames is 242 miles. The road distance is 218.1 miles.

How do I travel from Winona to Ames without a car?

The best way to get from Winona to Ames without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 6h 45m and costs $23 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Winona to Ames?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Winona to Ames, including transfers.

Can I drive from Winona to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Winona to Ames is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Winona to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 49+ hotels available in Ames.

Winona to Ames - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, shuttle, car, taxi, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Winona to Ames by bus, shuttle, car, taxi, plane, or train

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

Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Winona State Univ. to Rochesterbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester Sinclair to Owatonna, MNshuttle
3. Take the bus from Owatonna to Amesbus
6h 45m
$23–160
Drive 216.8 mi
1. Drive from Winona to Amescar 216.8 mi
3h 43m
$40–58
Taxi, fly, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Winona to La-Crosse-Airport-LSEtaxi
2. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LSE - DSM
3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
5h 42m
$256–968
Train, bus via Minneapolis
1. Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
8h 28m
$38–128
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Amesbus Jefferson 803
8h 47m
$37–127

Winona to Ames by train, tram, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

8h 28mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 240.9 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Winona to Ames. However, you can take the bus to Rochester, walk to Rochester Sinclair, take the shuttle to Owatonna, MN, walk to Owatonna, then take the bus to Ames. Alternatively, you can drive from Winona to Ames in around 3h 43m.

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