Find coaches from Omaha, US to Ames, IA, US

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Next departures from Omaha to Ames on 8 October
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Burlington Trailways Station
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Burlington Trailways Station
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Burlington Trailways Station
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Bus Omaha, US to Ames, IA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$71
Average bus trip duration3h 35m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure06:15
Distance131 miles
Latest bus departure23:55

Omaha to Ames Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Omaha, US - Ames, IA, US

  1. What's the distance between Omaha and Ames by coach?

    The distance between Omaha and Ames by coach is approximately 131 miles (210 km).

  2. How can I get from Omaha to Ames without driving?

    The best way to go from Omaha to Ames without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$49
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Omaha, US to Ames, IA, US was searched and found on 6 Oct 2025 with a price of US$49

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Omaha, US to Ames, IA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$49 to US$75 for a bus ticket from Omaha, US to Ames, IA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$75, which is on 2025-10-11.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Omaha to Ames, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Omaha to Ames.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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