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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Ames to Groton. Traveling by bus from Ames to Groton usually takes around 19 hours and 35 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 18 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 325 mi (522 km) |
| Shortest duration | 18h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $306.61 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Ames to Groton?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Ames to Groton. Jefferson Lines is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 1 | 19h 36m | $340.83 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Ames to Groton from $307. There are 1 Jefferson Lines schedules from Ames to Groton and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Groton. In Ames, Jefferson Lines departs to Groton from Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave and no other station. In Groton, Jefferson Lines arrives at MJ's Sinclair and no other station.
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Ames to Groton takes 19 hours and 36 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Groton in 18 hours and 30 minutes .
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Groton.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 19 hours and 35 minutes to cover the 522 kilometers from Ames to Groton. However, the fastest bus only takes 18 hours and 30 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from Ames to Groton. It leaves the station in Ames at 12:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
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 Groton?
Main arrival station: MJ's Sinclair
All buses from Ames arrive at one main station in Groton.
Bus stations in Groton:
MJ's Sinclair
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