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Williams to Ames Bus Schedule
Bus from Williams to Ames: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Williams to Ames. Traveling by bus from Williams to Ames usually takes around 45 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 40 minutes.
| Distance | 32 mi (52 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $29.00 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Williams to Ames?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Williams to Ames that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 1 | 0h 40m | $29.00 |
| Tornado Bus | 1 | 0h 50m | $80.00 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Williams to Ames from $29. Typically there is one Jefferson Lines schedule per day from Williams to Ames and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Ames. In Williams, Jefferson Lines departs to Ames from Jay Bros Truck Stop . In Ames, Jefferson Lines arrives at Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Williams to Ames takes 0 hours and 40 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 Ames.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Williams to Ames
The bus takes an average of 45 minutes to cover the 32 miles from Williams to Ames. However, the fastest bus only takes 40 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. 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 1:00pm and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Williams to Ames, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Williams?
Main departure station: Jay Bros Truck Stop
Most buses depart from the main station in Williams.
All bus stations in Williams:
Jay Bros Truck Stop
Where does the bus arrive in Ames?
Main arrival station: Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Ames.
All bus stations in Ames:
Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave
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