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Trip Overview

The bus between Boston and Ames takes 2d 5h. The bus service runs several times per day from Boston 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.

2d 5h
Duration
1,570 mi
Distance
$281
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

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  1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
  2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
  3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
  4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
34h 55m
$232–404

Boston to Ames bus times

Buses run twice daily between Boston and Ames. The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Boston is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Ames at 7:10 PM. All services require a transfer at New York Midtown and take an average of 2d 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,570.2 mi
  • Duration: 2d 5h

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston to Ames via New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 34h 55m.

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