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

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There are 8 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to Ames by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Minneapolis Bus StationbusGreyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to AmesbusJefferson 801 / ...
    9h 28m
    $74–182

  2. Drive 285.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Amescar285.5 mi
    5h 34m
    $53–76

  3. Train, bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainEmpire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to AmesbusJefferson 801 / ...
    10h 20m
    $54–214

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

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Des Moines (DSM)planeMSN - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
    8h 2m
    $246–1,059

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainEmpire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to AmesbusJefferson 803
    10h 44m
    $53–213

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

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)planeORD - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
    8h 18m
    $198–936

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

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)planeMSP - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
    8h 30m
    $213–1,008

  8. 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
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)planeORD - FOD
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
    8h 31m
    $223–706

Wisconsin Dells to Ames by train, tram, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest 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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