There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Dubuque by bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Albert Lea
best- Take the bus from Ames to Albert Leabus
- Take the bus from Albert Lea to Rochesterbus
- Take the bus from Rochester, MN to UW-Madisonbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
14h 5mDrive 176.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ames to Dubuquecar 176.3 mi
3h 10m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to UW-Madisonbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
14h 45m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Dubuque is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Dubuque is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Dubuque. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Dubuque via Albert Lea, Rochester, MN and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
The distance between Ames and Dubuque is 505 miles. The road distance is 177.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Dubuque without a car is to bus via Albert Lea which takes 14h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 14h 5m to get from Ames to Dubuque, including transfers.
Ames to Dubuque bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Dubuque bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Albert Lea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Dubuque is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Ames to Dubuque.
There are 61+ hotels available in Dubuque.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ames to Dubuque via Albert Lea, Rochester, MN, UW-Madison, and Madison in around 14h 5m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Rochester, MN to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from St. Paul to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–110
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Albert Lea to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Madison to Dubuque
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Madison to Dubuque
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St. Paul to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St. Paul to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St. Paul to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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