IA → MO · about 122 miles
Ames to Bethany bus schedule
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run 21 direct buses a week from Ames to Bethany. The fastest takes 2 hours 30 minutes; the first bus leaves at 2:35 AM and the last at 10:45 PM. The standard fare with Jefferson Lines is $25 one way.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 2h 30m
- First bus
- 2:35 AM
- Last bus
- 10:45 PM
- Standard fare
- $25
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:35 AM | 5:25 AM | 2h 50m | Daily | Ames to Bethany | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $25Book (carrier website) |
| 4:35 AM New | 7:05 AM | 2h 30m | Daily | Ames South Duff Avenue to Bethany Kwik Zone | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 10:45 PM | 1:45 AM +1 day | 3h 00m | Daily | Ames to Bethany | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $25Book (carrier website) |
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Where to board in Ames Where you get off in Bethany The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Ames
Where the bus stops in Bethany
- Bethany Kwik Zone Map of Bethany Kwik Zone (Google Maps)
Questions
How long is the bus from Ames to Bethany?
The fastest direct bus takes 2 hours 30 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 50 minutes.
How much is the bus from Ames to Bethany?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $25. 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 Ames to Bethany?
The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:45 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Ames to Bethany?
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Ames?
Buses to Bethany leave from Ames Jefferson Lines bus stop and Ames South Duff Avenue.