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

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There are 7 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to Ames by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    8h 53m
    $128–187

  2. Drive 285.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Amescar car 285.2 mi
    5h 31m
    $53–76

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    9h 24m
    $125–227

  4. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to UW-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 56m
    $227–979

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, 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 18m
    $217–805

  6. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly, 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 22m
    $237–935

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, 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 14m
    $243–976

Wisconsin Dells to Ames by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 436.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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 St. Paul in around 8h 53m.

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