MN → IA · about 145 miles
Owatonna to Ames bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 21 direct buses a week from Owatonna to Ames. The fastest takes 2 hours 50 minutes; the first bus leaves at 2:35 PM and the last at 11:30 PM. The standard fare is $35 one way.
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- Buses a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 2h 50m
- First bus
- 2:35 PM
- Last bus
- 11:30 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 Owatonna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:35 PM | 5:45 PM | 3h 10m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 7:50 PM | 10:40 PM | 2h 50m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 11:30 PM | 2:30 AM +1 day | 3h 00m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Owatonna Where you get off in Ames The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Owatonna
- Owatonna bus stop Map of Owatonna bus stop (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Ames
Questions
How long is the bus from Owatonna to Ames?
The fastest direct bus takes 2 hours 50 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours.
How much is the bus from Owatonna to Ames?
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 Owatonna to Ames?
The earliest departure is at 2:35 PM (Daily) and the last at 11:30 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Owatonna to Ames?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Owatonna?
Buses to Ames leave from Owatonna bus stop.