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One passenger / one way

  • Departure time: November 26 at
    Departure city: Ames
    Departure location: Gas Station Phillips 66
    Arrival time: November 26 at
    Destination city: Minneapolis
    Destination location: Lake St & Bloomington Ave
    Operated by: Tornado BusTornado Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 22 at
    Departure city: Ames
    Departure location: Gas Station Phillips 66
    Arrival time: November 22 at
    Destination city: Minneapolis
    Destination location: Lake St & Bloomington Ave
    Operated by: Tornado BusTornado Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 26 at
    Departure city: Ames
    Departure location: Ames
    Arrival time: August 26 at
    Destination city: Minneapolis
    Destination location: Minneapolis-St. Paul (Airport - MSP Terminal 1)
    Operated by: Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 26 at
    Departure city: Ames
    Departure location: Ames
    Arrival time: August 26 at
    Destination city: Minneapolis
    Destination location: Minneapolis
    Operated by: Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 26 at
    Departure city: Ames
    Departure location: Ames
    Arrival time: August 26 at
    Destination city: Minneapolis
    Destination location: Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd)
    Operated by: Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Ames, IA, US to Minneapolis: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$164
Average Bus Trip Duration4h 50m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance325 km
Latest bus departure1:21pm

Ames to Minneapolis Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Ames, IA, US - Minneapolis

  1. What is the travel distance from Ames to Minneapolis?

    It's about 330 km (205 miles) from Ames to Minneapolis.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Ames to Minneapolis?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Intermodal Facility, in Ames, and end it at Greyhound Station, in Minneapolis.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-24
US$155
08-25
US$155
Today
US$52
08-27
US$155
08-28
US$155
08-29
US$155
08-30
US$155
08-31
US$155
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ames, IA, US to Minneapolis was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of US$52

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

You can expect to pay from US$52 to US$155 for a bus ticket from Ames, IA, US to Minneapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$155 which is on 2025-08-27.

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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 travellers 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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