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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Jamestown to Ames. Traveling by bus from Jamestown to Ames usually takes around 44 hours, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 420 mi (675 km) |
Shortest duration | 44h 0m |
Cheapest price | $342.00 |
Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Jamestown to Ames?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Jamestown 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 | 1d 20h 0m | $342.00 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Jamestown to Ames from $342. Typically there is one Jefferson Lines schedule per day from Jamestown to Ames and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Ames. In Jamestown, Jefferson Lines departs to Ames from 218 1st Ave S . In Ames, Jefferson Lines arrives at Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Jamestown to Ames takes 44 hours and 0 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 44 hours to cover the 420 miles from Jamestown 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 Jamestown to Ames. It leaves the station in Jamestown at 4:00pm 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 Jamestown?
Main departure station: 218 1st Ave S
Most buses depart from the main station in Jamestown.
All bus stations in Jamestown:
218 1st Ave S
Where does the bus arrive in Ames?
Main arrival station: Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave
All buses from Jamestown arrive at one main station in Ames.
All bus stations in Ames:
Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave
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