The average bus between Phoenix and Ames takes 43h 15m and the fastest bus takes 42h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Phoenix 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 Phoenix and Ames. The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Phoenix is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Ames at 7:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Oklahoma City Bus Station and take an average of 43h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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46h 15m • 3 changes
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44h 25m • 3 changes
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46h 15m • 3 changes
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44h 25m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix to Ames. However, there are services departing from Phoenix station and arriving at Ames station via Oklahoma City Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 15m.
Phoenix to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
Phoenix to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Ames station.
The distance between Phoenix and Ames is 1,876.8 km. The road distance is 2,587 km.
You can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Ames via Oklahoma City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 34h 5m.