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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Ames to Jackson. Traveling by bus from Ames to Jackson usually takes around 20 hours and 35 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 130 mi (209 km) |
Shortest duration | 20h 35m |
Cheapest price | €192.25 |
Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Ames to Jackson?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Ames to Jackson. 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 | 20h 35m | €192.25 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Ames to Jackson from €192. Typically there is one Jefferson Lines schedule per day from Ames to Jackson and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Jackson. In Ames, Jefferson Lines departs to Jackson from Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave . In Jackson, Jefferson Lines arrives at Speedway .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Ames to Jackson takes 20 hours and 35 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 20 hours and 35 minutes to cover the 209 kilometers from Ames to Jackson. 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 Jackson. It leaves the station in Ames at 00:00 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 Jackson?
Main arrival station: Speedway
All buses from Ames arrive at one main station in Jackson.
Bus stations in Jackson:
Speedway
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