There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Platteville by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
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 Plattevillebus
12h 55m$142–197Drive 197.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ames to Plattevillecar 197.1 mi
3h 35m$36–52Bus 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 Plattevillebus
15h 5m$136–188
Ames to Platteville by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Platteville is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Platteville is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Platteville. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Platteville via Saint Paul Union Depot and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
The distance between Ames and Platteville is 562 miles. The road distance is 198.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Platteville without a car is to bus which takes 12h 55m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 12h 55m to get from Ames to Platteville, including transfers.
Ames to Platteville bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Platteville bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Platteville is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Ames to Platteville.
There are five+ hotels available in Platteville.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Platteville, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Ames to Platteville via Saint Paul Union Depot and Madison in around 12h 55m.
- 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
- 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
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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
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Madison to Platteville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–22
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Madison to Platteville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–22
- 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
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