Bus Tickets from Des Moines to Ames, IA, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Des Moines
    Departure location: Des Moines, (IA - Diversity Insurance/Seguros Mundo Latino)
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Ames
    Destination location: Gas Station Phillips 66
    Operated by: ExpresoExpreso
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Bus Des Moines to Ames, IA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$21
Average bus trip duration40m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure4:20am
Distance28 miles (44 km)
Latest bus departure11:30pm

Des Moines to Ames Bus

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $115 for a bus ticket from Des Moines to Ames, IA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-09-01.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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