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Bus Ames to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Bus Ames to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$21
Average bus trip duration45m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure5:20 PM
Latest bus departure10:20 PM

Ames to Des Moines Buses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Ames - Des Moines

The best way to travel from Ames to Des Moines is by bus. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

The average travel time from Ames to Des Moines is about 45m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 45m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 30 miles (48 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 30 miles (48 km).

The majority of buses traveling from Ames to Des Moines start their journey at Intermodal Facility and wind up at Jefferson/Trailways Depot. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Ames to Des Moines by choosing to travel by bus. $21 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Des Moines from Ames.

The average bus ticket price from Ames to Des Moines is $21. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $21 and $21, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, you can do a day trip from Ames to Des Moines. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Ames and Des Moines is about 1h 30m. So you'll have plenty of time to discover Des Moines before making your way back to Ames.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Ames to Des Moines.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 Ames to Des Moines, 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 Ames to Des Moines.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Ames to Des Moines, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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.

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

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Bus from Des Moines to Ames

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