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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Ames to Lamoni. Traveling by bus from Ames to Lamoni usually takes around 2 hours and 33 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 99 mi (159 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $64.00 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Ames to Lamoni?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Ames to Lamoni. Jefferson Lines is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 2 | 2h 33m | $64.00 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Ames to Lamoni from $64. There are 2 trips per day offered by Jefferson Lines from Ames to Lamoni and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Lamoni. In Ames, Jefferson Lines departs to Lamoni from Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave . In Lamoni, Jefferson Lines arrives at 109 S Spruce Dr .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Ames to Lamoni takes 2 hours and 33 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Lamoni in 2 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Lamoni.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 33 minutes to cover the 99 miles from Ames to Lamoni. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 20 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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.
The first bus leaves at 5:00pm and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Ames to Lamoni, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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 Lamoni?
Main arrival station: 109 S Spruce Dr
All buses from Ames arrive at one main station in Lamoni.
All bus stations in Lamoni:
109 S Spruce Dr
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