What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Dubuque?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Dubuque is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Dubuque?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Dubuque is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Ames to Dubuque?

The distance between Ames and Dubuque is 245 miles. The road distance is 177.3 miles.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Dubuque?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Ames to Dubuque, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ames to Dubuque?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Dubuque is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Ames to Dubuque.

Where can I stay near Dubuque?

There are 57+ hotels available in Dubuque.

Ames to Dubuque - 3 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Dubuque by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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Taxi, bus, drive
best
1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
4. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar
6h 4m
Drive 176.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Dubuquecar 176.3 mi
3h 10m
$33–47
Shuttle, bus, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
4. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Dubuquecar
7h 31m

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Distance: 243.4 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Dubuque, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Dubuque. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to Iowa City, take the bus to GTC Bay 9, walk to GTC Bay 5, take the line 5 bus to Twixt Town Rd Transfer, then drive to Dubuque. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Dubuque in around 3h 10m.

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