There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Dodgeville by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dodgevillebus
12h 15m$138–192Drive 224.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ames to Dodgevillecar 224.1 mi
4h 1m$41–60Bus via Bloomington
- Take the bus from Ames to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dodgevillebus
14h 25m$132–183Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dodgevillebus
15h 43m$262–417
Ames to Dodgeville by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Dodgeville is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Dodgeville is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Dodgeville. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Dodgeville via Saint Paul Union Depot and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
The distance between Ames and Dodgeville is 533 miles. The road distance is 225.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Dodgeville without a car is to bus which takes 12h 15m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 12h 15m to get from Ames to Dodgeville, including transfers.
Ames to Dodgeville bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Dodgeville bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Dodgeville is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Ames to Dodgeville.
There are eight+ hotels available in Dodgeville.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Dodgeville, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Ames to Dodgeville via Saint Paul Union Depot and Madison in around 12h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Ames to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $29–40
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Madison to Dodgeville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Madison to Dodgeville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–22
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Madison to Dodgeville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- Badger Bus
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