IA → IA · about 80 miles
Mason City to Ames bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 7 direct buses a week from Mason City to Ames. The fastest takes 1 hour 35 minutes; every bus leaves at 4:10 PM. The standard fare is $53 one way.
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- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 1h 35m
- Leaves at
- 4:10 PM
- Standard fare
- $53
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.
Every bus on this route stops at Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW).
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Mason City (Airport) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:10 PM | 5:45 PM | 1h 35m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Mason City Where you get off in Ames The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Mason City
- Mason City (Airport) Map of Mason City (Airport) (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Ames
Return trip: Ames to Mason City
Questions
How long is the bus from Mason City to Ames?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
How much is the bus from Mason City to Ames?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $53. 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 Mason City to Ames?
Every departure is at 4:10 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Mason City to Ames?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Mason City?
Buses to Ames leave from Mason City (Airport).
Does the bus from Mason City to Ames stop at Mason City Municipal Airport?
Yes, every one: at Mason City (Airport).