IA → IA · about 111 miles
Ames to Iowa City bus schedule
Greyhound runs 5 direct buses a week from Ames to Iowa City. The fastest takes 4 hours 5 minutes; every bus leaves at 10:30 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 5
- Fastest trip
- 4h 05m
- Leaves at
- 10:30 AM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Ames South Duff Avenue and arrives at Iowa City. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | 2:35 PM | 4h 05m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Ames Where you get off in Iowa City The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Ames
Where the bus stops in Iowa City
- Iowa City Burlington Trailways Map of Iowa City Burlington Trailways (Google Maps)
Return trip: Iowa City to Ames
Questions
How long is the bus from Ames to Iowa City?
The fastest direct bus takes 4 hours 5 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Ames to Iowa City?
Every departure is at 10:30 AM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun).
Which bus companies go from Ames to Iowa City?
Greyhound runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Ames?
Buses to Iowa City leave from Ames South Duff Avenue.