IA → MN · about 205 miles
Ames to St. Paul bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 7 direct buses a week from Ames to St. Paul. The fastest takes 4 hours 25 minutes; every bus leaves at 4:50 AM. The standard fare is $45 one way.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 4h 25m
- Leaves at
- 4:50 AM
- Standard fare
- $45
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 St. Paul (Union Depot). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:50 AM | 9:15 AM | 4h 25m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Ames Where you get off in St. Paul The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Ames
Where the bus stops in St. Paul
- St. Paul (Union Depot) Map of St. Paul (Union Depot) (Google Maps)
Questions
How long is the bus from Ames to St. Paul?
The fastest direct bus takes 4 hours 25 minutes.
How much is the bus from Ames to St. Paul?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $45. 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 St. Paul?
Every departure is at 4:50 AM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Ames to St. Paul?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Ames?
Buses to St. Paul leave from Ames Jefferson Lines bus stop.