What is the distance between Clear Lake and Ames?

The distance between Clear Lake and Ames is around 126 km (78 miles).

Bus Clear Lake to Ames from US$55 | Refundable Tickets

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Departure time: April 5 at 3:40pm
Departure city: Clear Lake
Departure location: Mason City (Airport)
Arrival time: April 5 at 5:15pm
Destination city: Ames
Destination location: Ames
Operated by: Jefferson Lines
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 35m
Departure time: April 5 at 8:45pm
Departure city: Clear Lake
Departure location: Clear Lake Jct.
Arrival time: April 5 at 10:15pm
Destination city: Ames
Destination location: Ames
Operated by: Jefferson Lines
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 30m

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Bus Clear Lake, IA to Ames, IA, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$55

Average Bus Trip Duration1h 30m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure3:40pm

Distance128 km

Latest bus departure8:45pm

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Jefferson Lines

4/5755 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi2.8

Based on 755 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. Jefferson Lines ticket prices on this trip start at US$55

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Clear Lake to Ames Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Clear Lake, IA - Ames, IA, US

What is the distance between Clear Lake and Ames?
The distance between Clear Lake and Ames is around 126 km (78 miles).

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

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The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

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