The average bus between Ames and Des Moines takes 47 min and the fastest bus takes 45 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Ames to Des Moines. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Ames and Des Moines. 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 Des Moines at 11:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ames station and arriving at Des Moines station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
Ames to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
The distance between Ames and Des Moines is 48.3 km. The road distance is 53 km.
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Ames to Des Moines twice daily. Tickets cost $19–27 and the journey takes 45 min.
