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Bus Kansas City to Ames: Trip Overview

Bus Kansas City to Ames: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$124
Average bus trip duration11h 20m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure1:30 AM
Latest bus departure7:50 PM

Kansas City to Ames Buses

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Kansas City to Ames from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Ames from Kansas City, 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 Kansas City - Ames

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Ames 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.

Traveling from Kansas City to Ames takes about 11h 20m on average, but you can get there in as little as 4h 20m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 209 miles (336 km) that separate the two cities.

Kansas City and Ames are 209 miles (336 km) apart.

Buses going from Kansas City to Ames begin their journey at Greyhound Station and reach their destination at Intermodal Facility.

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $74.

The bus ticket costs $124 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $74 and $124, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

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 Kansas City to Ames but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Ames.

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

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!

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 Ames to Kansas City

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