There are 2 ways to get from Ames to Dubuque by bus (Greyhound) or car
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Ames to Dubuque by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Dubuque is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Dubuque is to drive which takes 3h 9m 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 Intermodal Transportation Center via Des Moines and Davenport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Ames and Dubuque is 272 miles. The road distance is 177.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Dubuque without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $60 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 30m 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 Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Dubuque is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Ames to Dubuque.
There are 55+ 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 Intermodal Transportation Center via Des Moines and Davenport in around 7h 30m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $28–45
- Flexible Fares
- $35–55
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