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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from North Little Rock to Ames. Traveling by bus from North Little Rock to Ames usually takes around 17 hours and 47 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 17 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 507 mi (816 km) |
| Shortest duration | 17h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $116.00 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from North Little Rock to Ames?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from North Little Rock 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 | 17h 47m | $147.34 |
Jefferson Lines is a well-established intercity bus company with service to some of the Midwest’s top travel destinations. As one of the United States’ largest bus service providers, Jefferson Lines is beloved by students, commuters, and vacationers in America’s heartland. Travel with Jefferson Lines is comfortable thanks to reclining seats, individual climate controls, restrooms, and free WiFi. You can even check the status of your trip with their bus tracker tool. The carrier provides safe, affordable, and reliable service from North Little Rock to Ames with ticket prices as low as $116.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 17 hours and 47 minutes to cover the 507 miles from North Little Rock to Ames. However, the fastest bus only takes 17 hours and 40 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.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Ames, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from North Little Rock to Ames. It leaves the station in North Little Rock at 6:00am 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 North Little Rock?
Main departure station: Little Rock (E)
Most buses depart from the main station in North Little Rock.
All bus stations in North Little Rock:
Little Rock (E)
Where does the bus arrive in Ames?
Main arrival station: Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave
All buses from North Little Rock arrive at one main station in Ames.
All bus stations in Ames:
Intermodal Station - 129 Hayward Ave
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