Bus stops in Iowa
Bus schedules for Ames, IA
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run 66 departures a week from Ames to 29 destinations. The first bus leaves at 12:25 AM and the last at 10:45 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Departures a week
- 66
- Destinations
- 29
- Bus companies
- 2
- Bus stops
- 2
Where the bus stops in Ames
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- Ames Jefferson Lines bus stopHayward AvenueJefferson LinesMap of Ames Jefferson Lines bus stop (Google Maps)
- Ames South Duff AvenueAirport RoadGreyhoundMap of Ames South Duff Avenue (Google Maps)
Where you can go from Ames
Direct buses, no changes. Pick a destination for its full timetable.
| Destination | Buses a week | Fastest | Bus company | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 33 buses a week | Fastest 30m | Jefferson Lines and Greyhound | $18Book (carrier website) |
| Albert Lea, MN MCW airport | 28 buses a week | Fastest 1h 45m | Jefferson Lines and Greyhound | $30Book (carrier website) |
| Albert Lea, MN MCW airport | 7 buses a week | Fastest 2h 20m | Jefferson Lines | $30Book (carrier website) |
| Minneapolis, MN MCW airport | 28 buses a week | Fastest 3h 50m | Jefferson Lines and Greyhound | $45Book (carrier website) |
| Minneapolis, MN MCW airport | 7 buses a week | Fastest 4h 55m | Jefferson Lines | $45Book (carrier website) |
| Kansas City, MO | 28 buses a week | Fastest 4h 05m | Jefferson Lines and Greyhound | $50Book (carrier website) |
| Owatonna, MN MCW airport | 21 buses a week | Fastest 2h 35m | Jefferson Lines | $35Book (carrier website) |
| Owatonna, MN MCW airport | 7 buses a week | Fastest 3h 15m | Jefferson Lines | $35Book (carrier website) |
| Lamoni, IA | 21 buses a week | Fastest 2h 25m | Jefferson Lines | $25Book (carrier website) |
| Bethany, MO | 21 buses a week | Fastest 2h 30m | Jefferson Lines and Greyhound | $25Book (carrier website) |
| Faribault, MN MCW airport | 14 buses a week | Fastest 3h 15m | Jefferson Lines | from $75Book (carrier website) |
| Faribault, MN MCW airport | 7 buses a week | Fastest 3h 40m | Jefferson Lines | $83Book (carrier website) |
| Burnsville, MN MCW airport | 14 buses a week | Fastest 3h 55m | Jefferson Lines | $45Book (carrier website) |
| Burnsville, MN MCW airport | 7 buses a week | Fastest 4h 15m | Jefferson Lines | $45Book (carrier website) |
| Osceola, IA | 14 buses a week | Fastest 1h 55m | Jefferson Lines | $18Book (carrier website) |
| Clear Lake, IA | 14 buses a week | Fastest 1h 00m | Jefferson Lines | $18Book (carrier website) |
| Williams, IA | 7 buses a week | Fastest 35m | Jefferson Lines | $29Book (carrier website) |
| Latimer, IA | 7 buses a week | Fastest 1h 05m | Jefferson Lines | $36Book (carrier website) |
| Mason City, IA MCW airport | 7 buses a week | Fastest 1h 45m | Jefferson Lines | $53Book (carrier website) |
| Iola, KS | 7 buses a week | Fastest 8h 20m | Jefferson Lines | $121Book (carrier website) |
| Chanute, KS | 7 buses a week | Fastest 8h 45m | Jefferson Lines | $128Book (carrier website) |
| Coffeyville, KS | 7 buses a week | Fastest 9h 50m | Jefferson Lines | $156Book (carrier website) |
| Dewey, OK | 7 buses a week | Fastest 10h 25m | Jefferson Lines | $161Book (carrier website) |
| Tulsa, OK | 7 buses a week | Fastest 11h 30m | Jefferson Lines | $165Book (carrier website) |
| Cameron, MO | 7 buses a week | Fastest 3h 45m | Jefferson Lines | $40Book (carrier website) |
| St. Paul, MN | 7 buses a week | Fastest 4h 25m | Jefferson Lines | $45Book (carrier website) |
| Marshalltown, IA | 5 buses a week | Fastest 40m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Waterloo, IA | 5 buses a week | Fastest 2h 10m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Marion, IA | 5 buses a week | Fastest 3h 20m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Iowa City, IA | 5 buses a week | Fastest 4h 05m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Davenport, IA | 5 buses a week | Fastest 5h 15m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Moline, IL | 5 buses a week | Fastest 5h 35m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Rockford, IL | 5 buses a week | Fastest 7h 35m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| Chicago, IL | 5 buses a week | Fastest 9h 15m | Greyhound | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. A dash means the fare isn’t listed here.
Departures from Ames
Every bus leaving Ames, by time of day. Times are local. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Going to | Days | Stop | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:25 AM New | Minneapolis | Daily | Ames South Duff Avenue | Greyhound | No online booking link |
| 12:40 AM | Minneapolis | Daily | Ames Jefferson Lines bus stop | Jefferson Lines | Book (carrier website) |
| 2:35 AM | Kansas City | Daily | Ames Jefferson Lines bus stop | Jefferson Lines | Book (carrier website) |
| 4:35 AM New | Kansas City | Daily | Ames South Duff Avenue | Greyhound | No online booking link |
| 4:50 AM | Minneapolis | Daily | Ames Jefferson Lines bus stop | Jefferson Lines | Book (carrier website) |
| 10:30 AM | Chicago | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Ames South Duff Avenue | Greyhound | No online booking link |
| 12:55 PM | Minneapolis MCW airport | Daily | Ames Jefferson Lines bus stop | Jefferson Lines | Book (carrier website) |
| 5:50 PM | Kansas City | Daily | Ames Jefferson Lines bus stop | Jefferson Lines | Book (carrier website) |
| 6:05 PM | Des Moines | Wed–Sun | Ames South Duff Avenue | Greyhound | No online booking link |
| 10:45 PM | Tulsa | Daily | Ames Jefferson Lines bus stop | Jefferson Lines | Book (carrier website) |