The average bus between Ames and Texas takes 30h 38m and the fastest bus takes 23h 12m. There is at least one bus per day from Ames to Texas. 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 once daily between Ames and Texas. 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 Texas at 12:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Des Moines and take an average of 30h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 12m • 4 changes
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38h 3m • 4 changes
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23h 18m • 4 changes
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38h 3m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Texas. However, there are services departing from Ames station and arriving at Texas station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 38m.
Ames to Texas bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Texas bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
The distance between Ames and Texas is 1,275.1 km. The road distance is 1,686 km.
You can take a bus from Ames to Louisiana St @ Prairie St via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Downtown Houston, and St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St in around 24h 33m.