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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    7h 26m
    $112–172

  2. Drive  216.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Winona to Amescar car 216.8 mi
    3h 43m
    $40–58

  3. Taxi to La Crosse, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Winona to La-Crosse-Airport-LSEtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LSE - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 10m
    $206–628

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Winona St. University to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    7h 40m
    $93–137

  5. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    6h 27m
    $189–650

Winona to Ames by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Winona St. University to Ames via St. Paul in around 7h 40m.

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