Bus Tickets from Ames, IA, US to Iowa City

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Next departures for Ames to Iowa City on October 16
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Ames (Phillips 66)
Iowa CityCheapestFastest
Jefferson Lines
Ames
Court St Transportation CenterNo tags

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Bus Ames, IA, US to Iowa City: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$26
Average bus trip duration3h 10m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure10:15am
Distance110 miles (176 km)
Latest bus departure10:20pm

Ames to Iowa City 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 Ames, IA, US to Iowa City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $75 for a bus ticket from Ames, IA, US to Iowa City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-10-20.

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Did you know?

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