Bus Tickets from Ames, IA, US to Des Moines

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One passenger / one way

  • Departure time: February 13 at
    Departure city: Ames
    Departure location: Ames
    Arrival time: February 13 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines
    Operated by: Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: February 13 at
    Departure city: Ames
    Departure location: Ames
    Arrival time: February 13 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines
    Operated by: Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: March 18 at
    Departure city: Ames
    Departure location: Ames
    Arrival time: March 18 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines
    Operated by: Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: March 18 at
    Departure city: Ames
    Departure location: Ames
    Arrival time: March 18 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines
    Operated by: Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: March 18 at
    Departure city: Ames
    Departure location: Ames
    Arrival time: March 18 at
    Destination city: Des Moines
    Destination location: Des Moines
    Operated by: Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Ames, IA, US to Des Moines: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$122
Average Bus Trip Duration1h 40m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure1:50pm
Distance44 km
Latest bus departure10:20pm

Ames to Des Moines Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Ames, IA, US - Des Moines

  1. What is the travel distance from Ames to Des Moines?

    Ames and Des Moines are 48 km (30 miles) apart.

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

    Buses departing from Intermodal Facility in Ames will take you to Jefferson/Trailways Depot in Des Moines.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-31
US$115
09-01
US$20
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US$115
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09-06
US$115
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ames, IA, US to Des Moines was searched and found on Sep 1, 2025 with a price of US$20

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

You can expect to pay from US$20 to US$115 for a bus ticket from Ames, IA, US to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$115 which is on 2025-09-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling 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.

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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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