Bus Tickets from Kansas City, MO to Ames, IA, US

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Bus Kansas City, MO to Ames, IA, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$122
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 56m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure4:04am
Distance334 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Kansas City to Ames Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Kansas City, MO - Ames, IA, US

  1. What is the travel distance from Kansas City to Ames?

    It's about 336 km (209 miles) from Kansas City to Ames.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Kansas City to Ames?

    Buses departing from Greyhound Station in Kansas City will take you to Intermodal Facility in Ames.

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Did you know?

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

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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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