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How to get fromWisconsin Dells to AmesBy bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, shuttle, train, or taxi

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There are 10 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to Ames by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, shuttle, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    9h 28m
    $129–187

  2. Drive 285.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Amescar car 285.5 mi
    5h 30m
    $53–76

  3. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSN - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 29m
    $257–1,230

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Rochester, MNbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester Sinclair to Owatonna, MNshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Owatonna to Amesbus bus
    9h 43m
    $109–192

  5. Train, bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    10h 8m
    $116–215

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Amesbus bus Jefferson 803
    10h 45m
    $116–215

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 14m
    $206–853

  8. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station 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
    8h 26m
    $231–1,020

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    8h 22m
    $235–1,110

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane ORD - FOD
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    8h 31m
    $231–573

Wisconsin Dells to Ames by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Wisconsin Dells to Ames via Wisconsin Dells and Minneapolis in around 9h 28m.

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