How far is Minneapolis from Ames by coach?

The distance between Ames and Minneapolis by coach is approximately 205 miles (330 km).

Is there a way to reach Minneapolis from Ames without a car?

The best way to go from Ames to Minneapolis without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Ames to Minneapolis from £41 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Ames to Minneapolis on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	04:50	Ames	5h 40m	10:30	Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd)	Cheapest
	Bus	00:40	Ames	3h 50m	04:30	Minneapolis	Fastest
Jefferson Lines + Jefferson Lines	Bus	12:50	Ames	8h 50m	21:40	MSP Airport T2 (Minneapolis International Airport)	No tags
	Bus	13:21	Gas Station Phillips 66	4h 50m	18:11	Lake St & Bloomington Ave	No tags
	Bus	00:40	Ames	9h 50m	10:30	Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 22:46 CST.

Get from Ames to Minneapolis

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just £42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

5h 40mAverage duration

202 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Ames and Minneapolis?

Stops in Ames

A
Intermodal Facility
129 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014, USA

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

Compare bus companies

Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

WiFi3.2

Based on 759 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Jefferson Lines ticket prices on this trip start at £42

Jefferson Lines Ames Minneapolis recent customer reviews

good driver. clean bus. would have liked an indication of how much time to next stop.

Carl M.

1 August 2025

Everything was fine. However, if COMPLETE DETAILS of all the stop points in the destination city are provided beforehand, that would be great.

Nrusimha Nath M.

4 February 2019

Clean bus, nice staff.

Brandon M.

18 February 2023

Tornado Bus

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.8

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Ames, IA, US to Minneapolis

How far is Minneapolis from Ames by coach?
The distance between Ames and Minneapolis by coach is approximately 205 miles (330 km).
Is there a way to reach Minneapolis from Ames without a car?
The best way to go from Ames to Minneapolis without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£136

25/11

£121

Today

£121

27/11

£41

28/11

No data

29/11

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The cheapest trip from Ames, IA, US to Minneapolis was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £41

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 £41 to £136 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 £41, which is on 2025-11-27.