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Journey Information
There are 7 intercity buses per day from Ames to Saint Cloud. Traveling by bus from Ames to Saint Cloud usually takes around 11 hours and 16 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 245 mi (395 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $109.00 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Ames to Saint Cloud?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Ames to Saint Cloud. 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 | 7 | 11h 16m | $130.00 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Ames to Saint Cloud from $109. There are 7 trips per day offered by Jefferson Lines from Ames to Saint Cloud and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Saint Cloud. In Ames, Jefferson Lines departs to Saint Cloud from Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave . In Saint Cloud, Jefferson Lines arrives at 510 1st St S and 2 other stations.
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Ames to Saint Cloud takes 11 hours and 16 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Saint Cloud in 5 hours and 50 minutes .
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 3 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Saint Cloud.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 11 hours and 16 minutes to cover the 245 miles from Ames to Saint Cloud. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 50 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.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, 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 Saint Cloud, 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 Saint Cloud?
Main arrival station: 510 1st St S
Buses arrive in Saint Cloud at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Saint Cloud:
510 1st St S
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