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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Lake St & Bloomington Ave | Gas Station Phillips 66 | CheapestFastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 6:51 PM CST.
Get from Minneapolis to Ames
The journey takes about 5 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Minneapolis and Ames?
Stops in Minneapolis
- A
Greyhound Station
950 Hawthorne Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA - B
MSP Airport
Ground Transportation Center, Terminal 1, 6498 34th Ave S, St Paul, MN 55111, USA
Stops in Ames
- A
Intermodal Facility
129 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Minneapolis to Ames, IA, US by bus
How far is Minneapolis from Ames?
It's about 330 km (205 miles) from Minneapolis to Ames.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Minneapolis to Ames?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Station, in Minneapolis, and end it at Intermodal Facility, in Ames.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Minneapolis to Ames, IA, US was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $76To 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 $76 to $253 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 $76 which is on 2025-11-21.
