Find coaches from Ames, IA, US to Fort Dodge

Frequently asked questions on the trip Ames, IA, US - Fort Dodge

  1. What's the distance between Ames and Fort Dodge by coach?

    The journey from Ames to Fort Dodge by coach covers an approximate distance of 44 miles (70 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Ames to Fort Dodge without a car?

    You can reach Fort Dodge from Ames by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ames, IA, US to Fort Dodge was searched and found on 24 Oct 2025 with a price of US$48

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 Fort Dodge as early as possible.

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Ames to Fort Dodge.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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