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Bus Ames to Kansas City: Trip Overview

Bus Ames to Kansas City: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$83
Average bus trip duration15h 20m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure5:20 PM

Ames to Kansas City Buses

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Bus service from Ames to Kansas City will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Kansas City from Ames, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Ames - Kansas City

The best way to travel from Ames to Kansas City is by bus. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

Traveling from Ames to Kansas City takes around 15h 20m on average, although the fastest bus will take 15h 20m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 209 miles (337 km) that separate the two cities.

Ames and Kansas City are 209 miles (337 km) apart.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. With prices starting at $82, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $83 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $82 and $83, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Once in Kansas City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Steamboat Arabia Museum, Arrowhead Stadium, Powell Gardens, Kansas City Power & Light District and National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial.

Yes, it is possible to take an overnight bus from Ames to Kansas City. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Ames to Kansas City.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Ames to Kansas City, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Ames to Kansas City.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Ames to Kansas City.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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Bus from Kansas City to Ames

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