MN → IA · about 205 miles
St. Paul to Ames bus schedule
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run 14 direct buses a week from St. Paul to Ames. The fastest takes 3 hours 50 minutes; the first bus leaves at 12:35 AM and the last at 10:15 PM. The standard fare with Jefferson Lines is $45 one way.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 3h 50m
- First bus
- 12:35 AM
- Last bus
- 10:15 PM
- 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:35 AM New | 4:25 AM | 3h 50m | Daily | Saint Paul Minneapolis Bus Station to Ames South Duff Avenue | Greyhound Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 10:15 PM | 2:30 AM +1 day | 4h 15m | Daily | St. Paul (Union Depot) to Ames | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $45Book (carrier website) |
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Where to board in St. Paul Where you get off in Ames The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in St. Paul
- St. Paul (Union Depot) Map of St. Paul (Union Depot) (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Ames
Questions
How long is the bus from St. Paul to Ames?
The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours 50 minutes.
How much is the bus from St. Paul to Ames?
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. Fares for Greyhound aren't listed here; check its website.
What time is the first bus from St. Paul to Ames?
The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:15 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from St. Paul to Ames?
Jefferson Lines and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in St. Paul?
Buses to Ames leave from St. Paul (Union Depot).