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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Ames to Collins. Traveling by bus from Ames to Collins usually takes around 12 hours and 10 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 9 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 286 mi (460 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $167.02 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Ames to Collins?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Ames to Collins. Jefferson Lines is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 2 | 12h 10m | $167.02 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Ames to Collins from $167. There are 2 Jefferson Lines schedules from Ames to Collins and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Collins. In Ames, Jefferson Lines departs to Collins from Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave and no other station. In Collins, Jefferson Lines arrives at Pilot Travel Ctr and no other station.
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Ames to Collins takes 12 hours and 10 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Collins in 9 hours and 40 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 12 hours and 10 minutes to cover the 460 kilometers from Ames to Collins. However, the fastest bus only takes 9 hours and 40 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 5:00pm and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Ames to Collins, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Ames?
Main departure station: Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave
Most buses depart from the main station in Ames.
All bus stations in Ames:
Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave
Where does the bus arrive in Collins?
Main arrival station: Pilot Travel Ctr
All buses from Ames arrive at one main station in Collins.
Bus stations in Collins:
Pilot Travel Ctr
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