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

The cheapest way to get from Yankton to Ames is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yankton to Ames is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Yankton to Ames?

The distance between Yankton and Ames is 327 miles. The road distance is 236.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Yankton to Ames without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $100 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Yankton to Ames, including transfers.

Can I drive from Yankton to Ames?

Yes, the driving distance between Yankton to Ames is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Yankton to Ames.

Where can I stay near Ames?

There are 54+ hotels available in Ames.

Yankton to Ames - 3 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 3 ways to get from Yankton to Ames by taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Yankton to Vermilliontaxi
2. Take the bus from Vermillion to Omahabus
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
7h 45m
$105–236
Drive 234.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Yankton to Amescar 234.7 mi
4h 14m
$43–62
Taxi, bus, fly, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Yankton to Vermilliontaxi
2. Take the bus from Vermillion to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FSD - DSM
4. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
8h 19m
$215–656

Sioux Falls (FSD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

82Weekly Planes

6h 20mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 325.5 mi
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Yankton, SD, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Yankton to Ames. However, you can take the taxi to Vermillion, take the bus to Omaha, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the bus to Ames. Alternatively, you can drive from Yankton to Ames in around 4h 14m.

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