The average bus between Austin and Ames takes 23h 37m and the fastest bus takes 23h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Austin to Ames. 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 Austin and Ames. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Austin is at 1:45 PM which arrives into Ames at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Austin Eastside Bus Plaza and take an average of 23h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Austin to Ames? 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 Austin to Ames. However, there are services departing from Austin station and arriving at Ames station via Dallas Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 37m.
Austin to Ames bus services, operated by Capital Metro, depart from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
Austin to Ames bus services, operated by Capital Metro, arrive at Ames station.
The distance between Austin and Ames is 1,359.4 km. The road distance is 1,599 km.
You can take a bus from 115 7th/Colorado to Ames via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 22h 51m.