MN → IA · about 115 miles
Albert Lea to Ames bus schedule
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run 28 direct buses a week from Albert Lea to Ames. The fastest takes 1 hour 55 minutes; the first bus leaves at 12:05 AM and the last at 8:45 PM. The standard fare with Jefferson Lines is $30 one way.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 1h 55m
- First bus
- 12:05 AM
- Last bus
- 8:45 PM
- Standard fare
- $30
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. Fares for Greyhound aren't listed here.
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:05 AM | 2:30 AM | 2h 25m | Daily | Albert Lea to Ames | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $30Book (carrier website) |
| 2:25 AM New | 4:25 AM | 2h 00m | Daily | Albert Lea E Main St to Ames South Duff Avenue | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 3:25 PM | 5:45 PM | 2h 20m | Daily | Albert Lea to Ames | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $30Book (carrier website) |
| 8:45 PM | 10:40 PM | 1h 55m | Daily | Albert Lea to Ames | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $30Book (carrier website) |
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Where to board in Albert Lea Where you get off in Ames The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Albert Lea
Where the bus stops in Ames
Return trip: Ames to Albert Lea
Questions
How long is the bus from Albert Lea to Ames?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 55 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 20 minutes.
How much is the bus from Albert Lea to Ames?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $30. 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. Fares for Greyhound aren't listed here; check its website.
What time is the first bus from Albert Lea to Ames?
The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM (Daily) and the last at 8:45 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Albert Lea to Ames?
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Albert Lea?
Buses to Ames leave from Albert Lea bus stop and Albert Lea E Main St.