Find coaches from Madison, WI to Ames, IA, US

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Next departures from Madison to Ames on 23 October
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University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center
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Jefferson Lines
University of Wisconsin - Gordon Center
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Bus Madison, WI to Ames, IA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$173
Average bus trip duration11h 55m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure10:20
Distance229 miles

Madison to Ames Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Madison, WI - Ames, IA, US

  1. How far is Ames from Madison by coach?

    The distance between Madison and Ames by coach is approximately 228 miles (367 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Ames from Madison without a car?

    The best way to go from Madison to Ames 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.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Madison, WI to Ames, IA, US was searched and found on 23 Oct 2025 with a price of US$168

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

You can expect to pay from US$168 to US$168 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Ames, IA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$168, which is on 2025-10-23.

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Madison to Ames, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Madison to Ames.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

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

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