IA → MN · about 145 miles
Ames to Owatonna bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 21 direct buses a week from Ames to Owatonna. The fastest takes 2 hours 35 minutes; the first bus leaves at 12:40 AM and the last at 12:55 PM. The standard fare is $35 one way.
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- Buses a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 2h 35m
- First bus
- 12:40 AM
- Last bus
- 12:55 PM
- Standard fare
- $35
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 Owatonna. 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 | 3:15 AM | 2h 35m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 4:50 AM | 7:35 AM | 2h 45m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 12:55 PM | 4:10 PM | 3h 15m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Ames Where you get off in Owatonna The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Ames
Where the bus stops in Owatonna
- Owatonna bus stop Map of Owatonna bus stop (Google Maps)
Questions
How long is the bus from Ames to Owatonna?
The fastest direct bus takes 2 hours 35 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 45 minutes.
How much is the bus from Ames to Owatonna?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $35. 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 Owatonna?
The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM (Daily) and the last at 12:55 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Ames to Owatonna?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Ames?
Buses to Owatonna leave from Ames Jefferson Lines bus stop.