IA → IA · about 80 miles
Ames to Clear Lake bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 14 direct buses a week from Ames to Clear Lake. The fastest takes 1 hour; the first bus leaves at 12:40 AM and the last at 4:50 AM. The standard fare is $18 one way.
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- Buses a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 1h 00m
- First bus
- 12:40 AM
- Last bus
- 4:50 AM
- Standard fare
- $18
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.
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Ames and arrives at Clear Lake. 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 | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:40 AM | 2:00 AM | 1h 20m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 4:50 AM | 5:50 AM | 1h 00m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Ames Where you get off in Clear Lake The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Ames
Where the bus stops in Clear Lake
- Clear Lake Jefferson Lines bus stop Map of Clear Lake Jefferson Lines bus stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Clear Lake to Ames
Questions
How long is the bus from Ames to Clear Lake?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour.
How much is the bus from Ames to Clear Lake?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $18. 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.
What time is the first bus from Ames to Clear Lake?
The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM (Daily) and the last at 4:50 AM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Ames to Clear Lake?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Ames?
Buses to Clear Lake leave from Ames Jefferson Lines bus stop.