Bus Tickets from Ames, IA, US to Des Moines

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Next departures for Ames to Des Moines on November 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ExpresoBus
Gas Station Phillips 66
Des Moines, (IA - Diversity Insurance/Seguros Mundo Latino)CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 3:34 PM CST.

Get from Ames to Des Moines

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
45mAverage Duration
31 milesDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ames, IA, US to Des Moines by bus

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11/21
$5
11/22
$5
Today
$5
11/24
$135
11/25
$135
11/26
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11/27
$5
11/28
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ames, IA, US to Des Moines was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $5

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 Des Moines, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $135 for a bus ticket from Ames, IA, US to Des Moines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-27.

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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