MO → IA · about 122 miles
Bethany to Ames bus schedule
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run 28 direct buses a week from Bethany to Ames. The fastest takes 2 hours 20 minutes; the first bus leaves at 1:10 AM and the last at 10:05 PM. The standard fare with Jefferson Lines is $25 one way.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 2h 20m
- First bus
- 1:10 AM
- Last bus
- 10:05 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:10 AM | 4:45 AM | 3h 35m | Daily | Bethany to Ames | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $25Book (carrier website) |
| 10:15 AM | 12:50 PM | 2h 35m | Daily | Bethany to Ames | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $25Book (carrier website) |
| 9:45 PM | 12:35 AM +1 day | 2h 50m | Daily | Bethany to Ames | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $25Book (carrier website) |
| 10:05 PM New | 12:25 AM +1 day | 2h 20m | Daily | Bethany Kwik Zone to Ames South Duff Avenue | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
Route map
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Where to board in Bethany Where you get off in Ames The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Bethany
- Bethany Kwik Zone Map of Bethany Kwik Zone (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Ames
Questions
How long is the bus from Bethany to Ames?
The fastest direct bus takes 2 hours 20 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 50 minutes.
How much is the bus from Bethany to Ames?
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 Bethany to Ames?
The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:05 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Bethany to Ames?
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Bethany?
Buses to Ames leave from Bethany Kwik Zone.