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Routes	32
Trips per day	64
bus lines	2
Stations	2

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What bus companies travel to Ames, Iowa?

Located in Iowa, Ames is accessible by bus from 32 other cities. You can choose from 64 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Ames on Wanderu. Jefferson Lines usually has the most buses on any given day.

Bus companies serving Ames

Bus	Routes	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Jefferson Lines	66	13h 10m	$143.71
Tornado Bus	21	21h 21m	$202.13

Tornado Bus is a Texan bus company operating in Texas and Mexico. Their bus service connects cities such as Houston, McAllen, San Antonio, and the international border at El Paso. Their buses offer onboard WiFi, plenty of leg room, air conditioning, restrooms, and power outlets.

Which bus carrier has the best service to Ames?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Ames by bus with Jefferson Lines giving them a 5 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Jefferson Lines had the most comfortable bus service to Ames taking into account the seats and amenities that Jefferson Lines offers. They rate Jefferson Lines a 4.5 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Ames punctually, travelers suggest that Jefferson Lines has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to Ames, rating them a 5 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$20.00 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Ames, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Ames. In the last month, buses from Des Moines to Ames had the lowest average price at $20.00.

The busiest bus station in Ames is Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave. As Ames's main station, it has the most buses coming and going. However, a popular alternative is Phillips 66 Gas Station.

Ames ranks number 17 among most popular bus destinations in the region. It also ranks number 1127 in United States. Ames ranks number 3 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Ames via bus service. On average 57 direct daily bus trips serve Ames.

The population of Ames is 65060. Ames ranks number 11 in terms of population in Iowa and number 568 in all of United States.

Bus tickets to Ames range from $20 for a short trip to Ames, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Ames starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Ames can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $26.

bus trips to Ames are most popular with commuters who prefer using bus to get to Ames for the frequent and convenient schedules and affordable prices.

The closest bus station to the city center of Ames is Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave, located just 1.2 miles away. Select Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Ames. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

Departure	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Minneapolis	5h 55m	$52.98
Des Moines	0h 47m	$27.27

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