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Bus Ames to Iowa City: Trip Overview

Bus Ames to Iowa City: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$60
Average bus trip duration2h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure10:20 PM

Ames to Iowa City Buses

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Ames to Iowa City.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Ames to Iowa City.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Ames to Iowa City, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Ames - Iowa City

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Iowa City without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

On average, the trip from Ames to Iowa City takes around 2h 45m, but you can get there in as little as 2h 45m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 112 miles (180 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Ames and Iowa City is 112 miles (180 km).

Buses going from Ames to Iowa City start their journey at Intermodal Facility and reach their destination at Court Street Bus Station.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Ames to Iowa City by choosing to travel by bus. $60 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Iowa City from Ames.

You can expect to pay around $60 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $60 and $60, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, a day trip from Ames to Iowa City is definitely doable. The round-trip travel time is around 5h 30m. So you'll have plenty of time to discover Iowa City before making your way back to Ames.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Ames to Iowa City but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Ames to Iowa City.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Ames to Iowa City that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

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!

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

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.

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Bus from Iowa City to Ames

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