The average bus between Ames and Wichita takes 10h 45m and the fastest bus takes 9h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ames to Wichita. 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 Wichita. 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 Wichita at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Des Moines and take an average of 10h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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9h 35m • 2 changes
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11h 55m • 2 changes
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11h 55m • 2 changes
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9h 35m • 2 changes
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11h 55m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Ames to Wichita? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Wichita. However, there are services departing from Ames station and arriving at Wichita station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
Ames to Wichita bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Wichita bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Wichita Bus Stop station.
The distance between Ames and Wichita is 577.6 km. The road distance is 702 km.
You can take a bus from Ames to Wichita Bus Stop via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station in around 10h 25m.