Bus Tickets from Minneapolis to Ames, IA, US

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Next departures for Minneapolis to Ames on September 27
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Jefferson Lines
Minneapolis
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Jefferson Lines
Minneapolis-St. Paul (Airport - MSP Terminal 1)
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Jefferson Lines
Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd)
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Jefferson Lines
Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd)
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Jefferson Lines
Minneapolis
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Bus Minneapolis to Ames, IA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$54
Average bus trip duration4h 10m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure10:30am
Distance206 miles (331 km)
Latest bus departure10:30pm

Minneapolis to Ames Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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09/25
$155
09/26
$155
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$155
09/28
$155
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Minneapolis to Ames, IA, US was searched and found on Sep 25, 2025 with a price of $155

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Minneapolis to Ames, IA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $155 to $155 for a bus ticket from Minneapolis to Ames, IA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $155 which is on 2025-09-28.

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Minneapolis to Ames that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Minneapolis to Ames while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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