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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity coaches per day from Atlanta to Ames. Traveling by coach from Atlanta to Ames usually takes around 34 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 26 hours and 25 minutes.
Distance | 762 mi (1226 km) |
Shortest duration | 26h 25m |
Cheapest price | £103.55 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Atlanta to Ames?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Atlanta to Ames. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Greyhound | 4 | 1d 10h 53m | £103.55 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 4 bus trips from Atlanta to Ames every day, with the average journey taking around 34 hours and 53 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Ames usually start from £92.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 34 hours and 53 minutes to cover the 762 miles from Atlanta to Ames. However, the fastest coach only takes 26 hours and 25 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first coach leaves at 04:00 and the last coach leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all coaches from Atlanta to Ames, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Atlanta
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Atlanta is the capital of Georgia and the largest city in the Peach State. Located in the heart of America’s South, Atlanta is one of the foremost economic and cultural hubs in the region and the United States in general. As such, it's among the best vacation destinations in Georgia.
The city has played a major role in the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. As a result, across Atlanta you can find various museums and points of interest dedicated to the lives and works of various key figures in those events, including the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site and the Atlanta History Center. Unsurprisingly, Atlanta is an important stop on our MLK Jr. itinerary.
Atlanta is also a key hub for the U.S. entertainment industry, and it offers some of the best nightlife experiences in the country. Here, you will find some of the finest craft beer in America and enjoy some of the best and most authentic southern food.
Atlanta is easily accessible by both bus and train from various parts of the country, and the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s location on the city’s outskirts makes it easy to travel to Atlanta from all over the world.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Atlanta?
Main departure station: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Atlanta has two coach stations with service to Ames.
All coach stations in Atlanta:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Atlanta Bus Station - 232 Forsyth St
Where does the coach arrive in Ames?
Main arrival station: Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave
All coaches from Atlanta arrive at one main station in Ames.
Coach stations in Ames:
Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave
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