Bus Tickets from Omaha, US to Ames, IA, US

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  • Departure time: March 12 at
    Departure city: Omaha
    Departure location: Burlington Trailways Station
    Arrival time: March 13 at
    Destination city: Ames
    Destination location: Ames
    Operated by: Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 13 at
    Departure city: Omaha
    Departure location: Burlington Trailways Station
    Arrival time: April 14 at
    Destination city: Ames
    Destination location: Ames
    Operated by: Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Omaha
    Departure location: Burlington Trailways Station
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Ames
    Destination location: Ames
    Operated by: Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 28 at
    Departure city: Omaha
    Departure location: Burlington Trailways Station
    Arrival time: May 29 at
    Destination city: Ames
    Destination location: Ames
    Operated by: Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 20 at
    Departure city: Omaha
    Departure location: Burlington Trailways Station
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: Ames
    Destination location: Ames
    Operated by: Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Omaha, US to Ames, IA, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$161
Average Bus Trip Duration12h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:55pm
Distance208 km

Omaha to Ames Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Omaha, US - Ames, IA, US

  1. How far is Omaha from Ames?

    The distance between Omaha and Ames is around 210 km (131 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Omaha Bus Station, in Omaha, and end it at Intermodal Facility, in Ames.

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Did you know?

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