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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Collins to Ames. Traveling by bus from Collins to Ames usually takes around 8 hours, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 286 mi (460 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $181.95 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Collins to Ames?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Collins to Ames. 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 | 8h 0m | $181.95 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Collins to Ames from $182. There are 1 Jefferson Lines schedules from Collins to Ames and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Ames. In Collins, Jefferson Lines departs to Ames from Pilot Travel Ctr and no other station. In Ames, Jefferson Lines arrives at Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave and no other station.
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Collins to Ames takes 8 hours and 0 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 8 hours to cover the 460 kilometers from Collins to Ames. 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 Collins to Ames. It leaves the station in Collins at 4:00pm 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 Collins?
Main departure station: Pilot Travel Ctr
Most buses depart from the main station in Collins.
All bus stations in Collins:
Pilot Travel Ctr
Where does the bus arrive in Ames?
Main arrival station: Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave
All buses from Collins arrive at one main station in Ames.
Bus stations in Ames:
Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave
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