There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Des Moines by bus, car, or taxi
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Ames to Des Moines by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Des Moines is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Des Moines is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $6 - $9.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ames and arriving at Des Moines. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Ames and Des Moines is 33 miles. The road distance is 34.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 45 min and costs $3 - $45.
The bus from Ames to Des Moines takes 45 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Ames to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Des Moines is 34 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Ames to Des Moines.
There are 254+ hotels available in Des Moines.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Ames to Des Moines twice daily. Tickets cost $3–45 and the journey takes 45 min.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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