The bus between Des Moines and Ames takes 40 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Des Moines 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 Des Moines and Ames. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Des Moines is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Ames at 12:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Des Moines station and arriving at Ames station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
Des Moines to Ames bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Ames bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Ames station.
Book your Des Moines to Ames bus tickets online with Jefferson Lines.
The distance between Des Moines and Ames is 48.3 km. The road distance is 49 km.
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Des Moines to Ames twice daily. Tickets cost $19–27 and the journey takes 40 min.
