Bus Tickets from Ames, IA to Minneapolis, MN

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Bus Ames to Minneapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$54
Average bus trip duration4h 50m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance202 miles (325 km)
Latest bus departure12:55pm

Ames to Minneapolis Bus

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

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04/28
$52
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$140
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05/03
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ames to Minneapolis was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $52

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

You can expect to pay from $52 to $140 for a bus ticket from Ames to Minneapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $140 which is on 2025-05-03.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Ames to Minneapolis.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Ames to Minneapolis, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Ames to Minneapolis that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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