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Brainerd to Ames Bus Schedule
Bus from Brainerd to Ames: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Brainerd to Ames. Traveling by bus from Brainerd to Ames usually takes around 7 hours and 45 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 300 mi (483 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $141.00 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Brainerd to Ames?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Brainerd to Ames. 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 | 7h 45m | $141.00 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Brainerd to Ames from $141. Typically there is one Jefferson Lines schedule per day from Brainerd to Ames and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Ames. In Brainerd, Jefferson Lines departs to Ames from Westgate Mall . In Ames, Jefferson Lines arrives at Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Brainerd to Ames takes 7 hours and 45 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Brainerd to Ames
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 45 minutes to cover the 300 miles from Brainerd to Ames. 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 Brainerd to Ames. It leaves the station in Brainerd at 2:00pm 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 Brainerd?
Main departure station: Westgate Mall
Most buses depart from the main station in Brainerd.
All bus stations in Brainerd:
Westgate Mall
Where does the bus arrive in Ames?
Main arrival station: Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave
All buses from Brainerd arrive at one main station in Ames.
All bus stations in Ames:
Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave
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