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How to get to Ames by bus

Routes
28
Trips per day
66
bus lines
2
Stations
2

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Station Information

Popular bus stations in Ames:

  • Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave
  • Phillips 66 Gas Station

What bus companies travel to Ames, IA?

Located in Iowa, Ames is accessible by bus from 28 other cities. You can choose from 66 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Ames on Wanderu. FlixBus US usually has the most buses on any given day.

Bus companies serving Ames

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US2961 day, 12 hr, 45 minCZK 4,002.22
Jefferson Lines8313 hr, 46 minCZK 2,828.82
Tornado Bus2621 hr, 38 minCZK 4,118.02

Frequently Asked Questions

CZK 324.68 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, the lowest average price on a route to Ames was CZK 374.25.

Cheapest Price

CZK 324.68

The most popular bus stations in Ames are Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave and Phillips 66 Gas Station. Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave is the busiest, with the most bus arrivals.

The closest airport to Ames is Ankeny Regional Airport (IKV), located 23.7 miles from the city center of Ames.

Ames ranks number 6 among the most popular bus destinations in Iowa. Ames ranks number 769 among bus destinations in the country. Ames has the second most bus connections in Iowa. There are 46 direct bus schedules arriving in Ames each day.

The population of Ames is 65,060. It ranks number 7 by population in Iowa. It ranks number 359 by population in the country.

A short bus trip to Ames, under 60 miles, can cost as little as CZK 324.68. A 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Ames starts at CZK 649.36. A longer trip by bus to Ames can be as cheap as CZK 714.29. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as CZK 649.36.

People who take the bus to Ames are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a bus last minute make taking a bus to Ames easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.

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.

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