There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Des Moines by bus, car, or taxi
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Ames to Des Moines by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Ames to Des Moines is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Des Moines is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $6 - $9.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ames and arriving at Des Moines. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
The distance between Ames and Des Moines is 32 miles. The road distance is 34.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 50 min and costs $19 - $27.
The bus from Ames to Des Moines takes 50 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Ames to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Des Moines is 34 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Ames to Des Moines.
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What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Ames to Des Moines 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–27 and the journey takes 50 min.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $19–27
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