IA → IA · about 80 miles
Clear Lake to Ames bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 14 direct buses a week from Clear Lake to Ames. The fastest takes 1 hour 30 minutes; the first bus leaves at 1:00 AM and the last at 9:10 PM. The standard fare is $18 one way.
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- Buses a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 1h 30m
- First bus
- 1:00 AM
- Last bus
- 9:10 PM
- 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 Clear Lake and arrives at Ames. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 AM | 2:30 AM | 1h 30m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 9:10 PM | 10:40 PM | 1h 30m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Clear Lake Where you get off in Ames The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Clear Lake
- Clear Lake Jefferson Lines bus stop Map of Clear Lake Jefferson Lines bus stop (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Ames
Return trip: Ames to Clear Lake
Questions
How long is the bus from Clear Lake to Ames?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
How much is the bus from Clear Lake to Ames?
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 Clear Lake to Ames?
The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:10 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Clear Lake to Ames?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Clear Lake?
Buses to Ames leave from Clear Lake Jefferson Lines bus stop.