Bus Tickets from La Crosse, WI to Ames, IA, US

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Next departures for La Crosse to Ames on October 7
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La Crosse MTU Transit Center
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Bus La Crosse, WI to Ames, IA, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$152
Average Bus Trip Duration9h 50m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure12:25pm
Distance281 km
Latest bus departure12:50pm

La Crosse to Ames Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip La Crosse, WI - Ames, IA, US

  1. How far is La Crosse from Ames?

    La Crosse and Ames are 278 km (173 miles) apart.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from La Crosse, WI to Ames, IA, US was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of US$148

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

You can expect to pay from US$148 to US$156 for a bus ticket from La Crosse, WI to Ames, IA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$148 which is on 2025-10-10.

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