Cheap bus tickets from Madison, WI to Ames, IA

from 75,90 €

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The quickest bus trip from Madison to Ames takes as little as 12 hours 5 minutes.
The bus route from Madison to Ames covers 865kms. FlixBus can bring you from Madison to Ames in as little as 12 hours 5 minutes.
You can get from Madison to Ames for as little as 75,90 €. On average, tickets for this connection cost 136,90 €.
There are direct connections from Madison to Ames. The fastest bus on this connection has nan stop(s).
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Find the cheapest buses from Madison to Ames

Getting from Madison to Ames is cheap and easy when you travel with FlixBus. The two cities are 865kms apart and traveling between the two takes as little as 12 hours 5 minutes.

FlixBus tickets are always good value, but you can save even more money by booking online in advance. Book on the website or with our FlixBus App in minutes, then simply use your phone as your ticket to board the bus.

Bus tickets between Madisonand Ames cost 136,90 € on average, but you can get tickets for as low as 75,90 € if you book in advance and/or outside of busy travel times, like weekends and holidays. For a quick, easy, and environmentally-conscious choice, travel with FlixBus.

We have a large network, so you can trust us to take you from your desired departure city to your destination in comfort and style - all for a great value.

Traveling from Madison to Ames

It’s easy to get from Madison to Ames with FlixBus.

and it can take a minimum time of 12 hours 5 minutes.

Bus travel is the most environmentally friendly way to travel long distances and we’re working to make it even greener with high environmental standards across our fleet of buses, the use of alternative drive and fuel technologies, and the option for all passengers to offset their carbon emissions at the point of buying a ticket.

The average cost of bus travel between Madison and Ames is 136,90 €, which makes bus travel far cheaper than any other method.

Taking the bus from Madison

Traveling from Madison and not familiar with it? Here’s everything you need to know.

Madison is a transport hub with 4 bus stations; the 13 buses departing every day take travelers both within the state and further afield.

Arriving in Ames

Traveling to Ames for the first time? Here’s what you need to know:

Ames is very well connected to other destinations on the FlixBus network. The city is connected to 21 other destinations that you can easily reach by bus. You can quickly find the FlixBus stop in the city with the map on this page.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Madison to Ames

Getting from Madison to Ames aboard a FlixBus bus means traveling in comfort and style, with all the services you need to keep you occupied. Most of our buses include free Wi-Fi onboard, an entertainment system, toilets and power outlets.

You can bring one carry-on and one check-in piece of luggage per passenger, so even if you’re taking a long trip, you don’t need to worry about traveling light.

All ticket holders are guaranteed a seat on our buses but if you want to reserve a seat, you can do so at the time of booking. Choose from a classic seat, table seat, panorama seat or extra seat.

Just book online or on our FlixBus App when purchasing your ticket using any of our available payment methods.


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