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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Ames to Watertown. Traveling by bus from Ames to Watertown usually takes around 18 hours and 20 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 17 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 264 mi (425 km) |
| Shortest duration | 17h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $204.00 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Ames to Watertown?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Ames to Watertown. Jefferson Lines is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 1 | 18h 20m | $226.50 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Ames to Watertown from $204. Typically there is one Jefferson Lines schedule per day from Ames to Watertown and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Watertown. In Ames, Jefferson Lines departs to Watertown from Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave . In Watertown, Jefferson Lines arrives at Watertown Bus Stop .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Ames to Watertown takes 18 hours and 20 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Watertown in 17 hours and 50 minutes .
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Watertown.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 18 hours and 20 minutes to cover the 264 miles from Ames to Watertown. However, the fastest bus only takes 17 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from Ames to Watertown. It leaves the station in Ames at 12:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
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 Watertown?
Main arrival station: Watertown Bus Stop
All buses from Ames arrive at one main station in Watertown.
All bus stations in Watertown:
Watertown Bus Stop
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