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Ames to Alexandria Bus Schedule
Bus from Ames to Alexandria: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Ames to Alexandria. Traveling by bus from Ames to Alexandria usually takes around 11 hours and 9 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 280 mi (451 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $128.00 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Ames to Alexandria?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Ames to Alexandria. Jefferson Lines connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 3 | 11h 9m | $134.04 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Ames to Alexandria from $128. There are 3 trips per day offered by Jefferson Lines from Ames to Alexandria and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Alexandria. In Ames, Jefferson Lines departs to Alexandria from Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave . In Alexandria, Jefferson Lines arrives at 3181 Evergreen Ln .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Ames to Alexandria takes 11 hours and 9 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Alexandria in 7 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Alexandria.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Ames to Alexandria
The bus takes an average of 11 hours and 9 minutes to cover the 280 miles from Ames to Alexandria. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours and 40 minutes. 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Ames to Alexandria for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 12:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Ames to Alexandria, 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 Alexandria?
Main arrival station: 3181 Evergreen Ln
All buses from Ames arrive at one main station in Alexandria.
All bus stations in Alexandria:
3181 Evergreen Ln
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