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Phoenix to Ames buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Phoenix and Ames takes 36h 20m and the fastest bus takes 36h 5m. 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.

36h 20m
Duration
1,607 mi
Distance
$364
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
  2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
  3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
  4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
34h 5m
$257–579

Phoenix to Ames bus times

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 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Oklahoma City Bus Station and take an average of 36h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Phoenix to Ames.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,607.3 mi
  • Duration: 36h 20m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

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.

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