The average bus between Baltimore and Ames takes 42h 10m and the fastest bus takes 40h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Baltimore 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 Baltimore and Ames. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Baltimore is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Ames at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 42h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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39h 30m • 2 changes
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39h 30m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore to Ames. However, there are services departing from Baltimore station and arriving at Ames station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 10m.
Baltimore to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Ames station.
Book your Baltimore to Ames bus tickets online with Greyhound USA and Jefferson Lines.
The distance between Baltimore and Ames is 1,464 km. The road distance is 1,790 km.
You can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Ames via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 27h 50m.