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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ames and Austin takes 24h 8m and the fastest bus takes 22h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ames to Austin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

24h 8m
Duration
1,000 mi
Distance
$234
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bus via Irving

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  1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
  2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
  3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
  4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
23h 19m
$144–393

Ames to Austin bus times

Buses run twice daily between Ames and Austin. The earliest departure is at 5:20 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ames is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Austin at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Des Moines and take an average of 24h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 999.7 mi
  • Duration: 24h 8m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to 400 Cesar Chavez/Trinity via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 23h 19m.

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