IA → MN · about 202 miles
Ames to Minneapolis bus schedule
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run 28 direct buses a week from Ames to Minneapolis. The fastest takes 3 hours 50 minutes; the first bus leaves at 12:25 AM and the last at 12:55 PM. The standard fare with Jefferson Lines is $45 one way.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 3h 50m
- First bus
- 12:25 AM
- Last bus
- 12:55 PM
- Standard fare
- $45
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for Greyhound aren't listed here.
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:25 AM New | 4:20 AM | 3h 55m | Daily | Ames South Duff Avenue to Minneapolis Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 12:40 AM | 4:30 AM | 3h 50m | Daily | Ames to Minneapolis | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $45Book (carrier website) |
| 4:50 AM | 9:50 AM | 5h 00m | Daily | Ames to Minneapolis | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $45Book (carrier website) |
| 12:55 PM | 5:50 PM | 4h 55m | Daily | Ames to Minneapolis | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $45Book (carrier website) |
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Where the bus stops in Minneapolis
Return trip: Minneapolis to Ames
Questions
How long is the bus from Ames to Minneapolis?
The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours 50 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 55 minutes.
How much is the bus from Ames to Minneapolis?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $45. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for Greyhound aren't listed here; check its website.
What time is the first bus from Ames to Minneapolis?
The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM (Daily) and the last at 12:55 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Ames to Minneapolis?
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Ames?
Buses to Minneapolis leave from Ames Jefferson Lines bus stop and Ames South Duff Avenue.